Ecopixel: recycled and recyclable plastic
Organisation or Company
Type of organisation or company
Country
Italy
City
Porto Valtravaglia
Language for original content
Key Area
Project elaborated in partnership
No
Ongoing
Yes
Type of funding
Description
ECOPIXEL is a manufacturing company that recycles thermoplastic waste material in order to obtain a recycled and recyclable material.
The ecopixel® material is made of 100% Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) that melts at only 120°C, reducing the ecological impact during transformation. The material can be re-melted an infinite number of times without altering its properties. Due to the low melting temperature and the specific recycling technique, ecopixel® does not homogenize the color pigments from the raw waste material, resulting in a distinctive pixelated appearance.
Main activity field
Identified challenge (s)
Main results
- Unique, pixelated objects which are recycled and recyclable.
- Each product which is made of ecopixel®is unique because the pixels melt together randomly in the production process and the colours do not mix.
- Material versatility: ecopixel® can be used to produce a continuous surface and eliminate rims that trap dirt and water, minimising cleaning and maintenance.
- Custom solutions can be created in any size, shape, style or colour.
- ecopixel®'s translucency makes it great for atmospheric lighting and lamps.
- ecopixel® is suitable for both indoor and outdoor situations as it resists temperatures from -10 to +50°C.