LyondellBasell, aiming at transforming end-of-life industry from the maritime waste into innovative plastics has collaborated with a German OEM and a specialized recycling company with expertise in mechanically recycling plastic waste.
Traditionally, the automotive industry has only utilized recycled maritime plastic in the form of fibers for new vehicle components. However, with the introduction of CirculenRecover PPC TRC 2179N, this recyclate can now be used for the first time in injection molding.
This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for the application of recycled plastics. As part of this collaboration, end-of-life fishing nets are collected and meticulously sorted by type. They are then processed to create a high-quality plastic recyclate. LyondellBasell takes this recyclate and expertly compounds it with virgin compounds to produce the grade CirculenRecover PPC TRC 2179N.
The injection-molded components made from CirculenRecover PPC TRC 2179N are trim parts used in visible areas for the interior of various car models. The development, which will be used in big-scale production, allows for enhanced sustainability and environmental responsibility in the automotive industry.
“Who would have thought that maritime gear can be one of the solutions to create more sustainable cars?” said Michael Büdinger, Business Development Manager at LyondellBasell. He added, “As part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission is currently investigating measures to increase the circularity of vehicles, one of them being the use of up to 25% of post-consumer plastic waste. Maritime gear will support OEMs in reaching this goal”.
The press release stated that LyondellBasell is committed to meeting the evolving needs of its customers. The company remains focused on developing tailored solutions for its customers, meeting their specific demands and requirements.
