Sustainability is becoming increasingly important as we – manufacturers and consumers – recognize its significance for future generations. Many manufacturers are prioritizing circularity and have approached us about Akulon® RePurposed, the compound made from up to 70% recycled polymer 6 (100% recycled polymer) and reinforced with glass fibers. Akulon RePurposed® is driven by eco-innovation, a focus on quality and performance, and a positive contribution to the environment and society.

With sustainability and circularity gaining importance, many manufacturers are turning to materials like Akulon® RePurposed. The 100% recycled polymer is repurposed and used by customers around the world, including Samsung, ABB, Ahrend and Schneider Electric.

Here are five reasons why Akulon® RePurposed may be the best material for your next project:

1. Driven by eco-innovation: When manufacturers approach us, they often explain their desire to take better care of the environment while making their products. Many brands are focused on the environment and want performance-oriented engineering materials made from post-consumer recycled materials. In addition, using materials that help clean up our oceans is an added benefit.

2. Focus on quality: At Envalior, we wanted to create a viable recycled material. That means delivering reliable, high-quality material to every customer. For Akulon® RePurposed, we partnered closely with our dedicated supplier in India to ensure they used the right materials as input and processes, so the pellets made from discarded fishing nets would meet our stringent quality standards. We then compound the recycled material into a variety of grades suitable for sporting equipment, automotive, consumer goods, electronics and more. Each batch of material is tested at the in-house lab before being shipped back to Envalior.

3. Delivering performance: Our portfolio of materials is built to perform – and Akulon® RePurposed is no different. We want to ensure engineers and designers can rely on its performance as well as its sustainability. It delivers performance closer to virgin materials, while relying on 100% sustainable feedstocks.

4. Positive contribution: Our regional program currently removes more than 3,000 metric tonnes of abandoned fishing nets from India’s coastlines each year. The United Nations Environment Program estimates that abandoned fishing nets represent nearly 10% of all plastics in the world’s oceans. Finding a way to successfully upcycle these materials will help reduce the strain of plastics on marine ecosystems. At the same time, the program has created 300 jobs across the local value chain.

5. Circular economy: It’s up to designers and industry to work together to positively impact the world. Recycle-based materials help us break out of the take-make-dispose cycle and move toward a circular economy. Plastic circularity will be key to reducing the impact of plastics on the environment, and ensuring we can create products that are stronger, safer, lighter and more resilient, as well as being easier on the planet.

When you make a product with Akulon® RePurposed, you are contributing towards a sustainable future.