What recycling challenges arise from mixed-material composite outdoor sofas at end-of-life?
Mixed-material composite outdoor sofas present significant recycling challenges at end-of-life due to their complex construction. These sofas often combine materials like plastic, metal, wood, and textiles, making separation and processing difficult. Traditional recycling methods struggle to handle such hybrids, as each component requires distinct recycling processes. Contaminants like adhesives or coatings further complicate recycling efforts, often leading to landfill disposal. Sustainable solutions, such as modular design for easier disassembly or advanced material recovery technologies, are needed to address these challenges and promote circular economy practices in outdoor furniture.
