| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7495607 | Resources, Conservation and Recycling | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠95% of the 20 billion pairs of shoes consumed annually are landfilled. ⺠Recycling of shoes is challenging due to the complex mixture of materials and construction technologies. ⺠An air-based recycling system is presented that separates shoes into four district material streams. ⺠For certain categories of shoes rubber yield and purity can be in excess of 85%. ⺠Economic analysis and study of material applications show significant commercial potential for the presented air-based material recycling system.
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Authors
Michael James Lee, Shahin Rahimifard,