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Upcycling Protective Plastics from Offshore Wind Farms

The iX challenge competition, delivered by KTN, is supporting Ørsted to identify innovative approaches for dealing with a significant and immediate challenge arising from a waste stream. 

The challenge is looking for designers and innovators who would use this material for creative ideas such as materials for fashion, accessories, jewellery, footwear, coats, bags; the list is endless.

It may be you know a textile company that can turn the PVC into another product or craft such as covers, marquee/tent/outdoor product covers, or a charity that wants to make sustainable products from PVC?  

Additional examples of use could include:

  • Bike panniers
  • Construction plastics – piping/drainage, roofing, window frames, flooring
  • Plastic processing or manufacturing
  • Non-food packaging (NB: this grade of PVC cannot be used in food packaging)
  • Stationary supplies
  • Cable and wire insulation

The business with the most promising solution, as selected by the challenge owner, may be given a commercial opportunity to deliver their solution and receive support from KTN and the wider Innovate UK network.

All ideas are welcome, submit your sustainable ideas today!

For further information visit the KTN website.


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