This collaborative study with Borealis is one way in which we can transfer our know-how to our value chain partners to help with closing the loop on plastics circularity.” 

Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems. Standard testing protocols typically involve one full recycle loop, but as the use of rPET increases, it becomes essential to test through multiple recycle loops. Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content.

Cesa™ Nox A4R is a specialized antioxidant additive that stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing the typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots—during initial, and future conversion steps and recycling loops.  Find out how our specialized antioxidant additive stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots through multiple recycling loops. Closing the Packaging Loop with Post-consumer Recycled PET

All standards are then published in the EH&S section of The Loop, Avient’s intranet site available to all associates.

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GOBIE overmolds GLS Versaflex™ TPE material on the bottle’s patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, non-slip base and finger-loop to deliver a comfortable non-slip grip, attractive aesthetics and a strong bond for durability. Caption: The GOBIE® H2O drinking bottle uses GLS Versaflex™ TPE material and specialty colorants from PolyOne for its patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, nonslip base, and finger loop.

Find out how our specialized antioxidant additive stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots through multiple recycling loops. Read about the ColorMatrix Amosorb™ SolO₂ recyclability study showing optimal results through two full loops of recycling.

reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs: The new AF 7210 series of reSound REC TPEs contain 51 – 59% recycled content, including a minimum of 37% from post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources, including closed-loop feedstock from within the automotive industry. They support automotive customers looking to adhere to the targets proposed as part of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, which stipulate that 25% of the plastics used in vehicles sold from 2030 must be from recycled plastics, and of that, 25% must be from closed-loop sources.  

Of that, 25% must be from circular or closed-loop streams within the automotive industry.   Overall, the new reSound REC AF 7210 TPE grades from Avient contain 51-59% recycled content, with a minimum of 37% from PCR sources, including closed-loop feedstock.