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Newcastle University Recycled Plastic Insulation

Sector: Education • Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom

Source: Materials Recycling World

Project
Research Phase

Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a mortar material using recycled PET plastic to create lightweight insulation, aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Education, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Materials Recycling World

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The project “Newcastle University Recycled Plastic Insulation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Education sector, located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Materials Recycling World.

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2026-07-22

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Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a mortar material using recycled PET plastic to create lightweight insulation, aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving energy efficiency in buildings.

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Location

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

City

Newcastle

Source

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Materials Recycling World

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Sector

Education, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial)

Article published date

2025-03-03

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