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Above: Borealis says its Bornewa- bles polyole- fins portfolio is suitable for the production of the most demanding applications, including hygiene and food-contact


test how the Open Standard for Sustainability and Transparency can be applied for this. “With the rise of new technologies, such as blockchain, we look to incorporate them in our monitoring system to ensure that the MORE platform is future-proof,” says EuPC Managing Director Alexandre Dangis. “Circularise has the technology and vision that aligns with ours and we look forward to cooperating on the development of the recyclates monitoring system.” The organisations behind this cooperation acknowledge that it is an important element of a broader scope to create a standard for the indus- try: a secure, open-source, shared data exchange system for the global value chains to enable traceability of materials throughout the lifecycle across all stakeholders and value-chains. “The collaboration between Circularise Plastics


Right: Injection- mouldable ReSound R VX TPEs from Avient utilise 25% PCR and up to 40% PIR recycled content. The PCR grade is formulated with recycled ocean plastics from Oceanworks


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Group and EuPC has the potential to provide a remote yet detailed monitoring and audit opportu- nity for companies,” says Dr. Burkhard Zimmer- mann, Head of Resin, Digital Transformation & Sustainability, Covestro Polycarbonates. “The system could enable a more trustworthy and less expensive way to become and remain qualified, while providing the necessary speed and flexibility.” EuPC, Circularise, Covestro and Domo Chemi- cals aim to bring together stakeholders that can contribute to the development of the MORE and Circularise platforms. In the context of this co-oper- ation, they aim to test a prototype with a list of target companies. Borealis has introduced Bornewables, a new


portfolio of circular polyolefin products. Produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams, the company says that these polyolefins offer the same material perfor- mance as virgin materials, yet with a reduced carbon footprint. The introduction of the Bornewa- bles portfolio is part of the company’s EverMinds


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strategy for developing technologies and products for the transition from a linear to a circular economy. The company adds that Bornewables are suitable for the most demanding applications, including hygiene and food-contact. Unlike renewable feedstocks produced with agricultural crops grown for food and livestock feed, Bornewables are made of renewably sourced feedstocks derived solely from waste and residue streams. These include vegetable oil production as well as oil waste and residues, the timber industry, and the food industry – for instance, used cooking oil. The Bornewables portfolio has been ISCC Plus (International Sustain- ability & Carbon Certification) certified. This certifica- tion system ensures the traceability of the renew- able, sustainably produced feedstock from its point of origin through the entire chain of custody. Borealis has also developed recycled PP compounds for rigid packaging. These Borcycle compounds have applications in caps and closures, thin wall packaging containers and lids. Recycled PP compounds are available with 25-50% recycling content, which can reduce CO2


emissions by up to


15%. The company says that the materials combine its expertise in recycling and specialised com- pounding with its Borstar multi-modal and nuclea- tion technology. Borealis and Borouge have developed two new low-density additions to the Fibremod Carbon PP range based on second-use carbon fibre, offering improved surface appearance and better dimen- sional stability. Originally developed in 2016, these second-generation Fibremod Carbon grades retain the stiffness and durability of the original com- pounds. Fibremod CG210SY has a 20% carbon fibre content, while Fibremod CD211SY is a hybrid concept made with 10% talc and 10% carbon fibre. Other advantages offered by the two new grades include good paint adhesion and high flowability.


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