INEOS O & P Europe announces exciting new application for its Recycl-IN polymer grade range
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe are today announcing an exciting new application of a new polymer grade to its portfolio of products that comprise of post-consumer recyclates ( PCR ). The range of recycled polymer grades ( Recycl-IN ) is growing as INEOS and its partners develop and explore the displacement of virgin polymers with PCR materials .
In this latest development , and working closely with the technical team at COVERIS in Winsford , Cheshire , a new stretch-hood packaging film , containing a minimum of 30 % recycled material , has undergone a series of rigorous testing and trials at INEOS ’ manufacturing facility in Grangemouth , Scotland intended for distribution of INEOS ’ palletised polymer resin . These trials have demonstrated that the product integrity and quality is maintained and that the new recycled stretch-hood covering for pallets performs to the same standards as a previous solution made from 100 % virgin material . It has been introduced ahead of UK legislation for packaging materials that will require a minimum content of recycled polymers .
“ This is a significant breakthrough ,” says INEOS Polymer Business Manager , Graham MacLennan . “ Palletised distribution of goods is increasing and a stretch-hood covering helps prevent waste , damage and loss to products transported in this way . By substituting virgin polymer content with recycled polymers , we are actively working towards our targets to adopt a more circular approach , signalling our clear commitment to using more recycled plastic as a raw material .
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