Rubber
Latex is collected from trees using a traditional process called rubber tapping. The latex is filtered, washed and reacted with acid to produce rubber.STARTING LIFE
Hevea brasiliensis (Rubber Tree)
END LIFE
MATERIAL USES
Lables, Inks + Adhesives
PROS
Rubber is ideal for dynamic and static engineering applications.
CONS
Facilities for rubber recycling are extremely limited.