The "knotty problem" of polyurethane foam

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the consequences of this dependable but unsustainable material. Polyurethane foam is created by mixing chemicals derived from crude oil with specific blowing agents to produce a flexible plastic with a cellular structure that has the The post The "knotty problem" of polyurethane foam appeared first on Dezeen.