Polyurethane cannot be recycled easily and is commonly discarded waste. But Nest is made of a polyester elastomer, so it can be melted and recycled in an environmentally friendly process. It is also suitable for recycling fuel, with conversion ratio to Bunker A fuel oil of over 90%.
Material is eco-friendly, as almost no poisonous gas is released when incinerated
| Nest | Polyurethane | Poly-cotton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | 269 | 357 | 235 |
| CO2 | 1083 | 1002 | 1683 |
| HCN | Undetectable | 11 | Undetectable |
| CI | Undetectable | Undetectable | Undetectable |
| NOx | Undetectable | 1.1 | Undetectable |
| SOx | Undetectable | Undetectable | Undetectable |
| NH3 | Undetectable | 0.3 | Undetectable |
Conforms to JIS-K7217 (feed air of 750°C at 0.5L/min for 10 min.)
Unit mg/g