Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other companies to make products such as electronic accessories and automotive equipment.
The agreement covers excess carbon fiber from 11 Boeing airplane manufacturing sites and will reduce solid waste by more than 1 million pounds a year.
According to Boeing, carbon-fiber reinforced material is extremely strong and lightweight, making it attractive for a variety of uses, including in building the 787 Dreamliner and the all-new 777X airplane.
