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Bayer MaterialScience develops “green shoe” concept

Bayer MaterialScience has developed a unique concept for a “green shoe” that uses a whole host of sustainable materials and technologies. These include renewable polyurethane feedstocks, raw materials for solvent-free coatings and adhesives, and a polycarbonate blend and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based on renewable resources. Up to 90 percent of all components in the ‘Ecotrekker’ concept shoe can be given eco-friendly properties by using the company’s products. This integrated concept from Bayer MaterialScience strongly reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable development and once again demonstrates its expertise in developing innovative technologies and materials. “Footwear manufacturers, end consumers and, not least, the environment can all benefit equally from this development,” explains Dr. John Zhang, head of Bayer MaterialScience’s Global Footwear Competence Center in Shanghai, where the concept was developed. More…

News selected by Covalence | Country: Global | Company: Bayer | Source: Bayer

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