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Composites are materials consisting of more than one material and, while they are incredibly useful, they can be difficult to recycle. Glass and fiber-reinforced polymer composites, in particular, are a challenge. They are used as structural materials in many manufacturing industries, including construction, transport, and energy.
However, once they have reached the end of their useful life, the vast majority of these end up in landfills. The FiberEUse project, initiated by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, aims to tackle composite recycling and emphasize the importance of moving towards a circular economy.
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