The demand for new renewable and recyclable materials has been growing rapidly due to increasing environmental awareness and sustainability concerns. Several factors contribute to this rising demand: environmental awareness, regulatory pressures, circular economy principles, resource limitations, waste reduction initiatives, and the push for clean energy. Natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have gained attention as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional synthetic fibre composites, although they come with their own set of challenges and issues. In the GreenComp project, we aim to revolutionise the field by developing a closed loop for fully eco-friendly composites. This involves using flax natural fibres as reinforcement and recyclable bio-based resin as the matrix. Our goal is to create lightweight, renewable, and recyclable composites that are mechanically robust. The optimised structures will feature bio-inspired layups to enhance their mechanical performance.

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