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Recycled Plastics

When lower environmental impact and specification-exceeding performance meet

For us, recycling is much more than a process. It plays a pivotal role in our mission to make low-carbon circular materials. Recycled plastic (along with biomass like hemp) takes centre stage in our product portfolio. We couldn’t get where we want to be – as close to net-zero as possible – without it.

Why bother with recycled plastics? 

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Environment

shift away from virgin resources and keep stuff out of landfills

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Performance

create materials with superpowers that meet (or exceed) strict industry standards

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Innovation

explore new material combos and applications with our talented teams (plus super-smart AI)

Starring Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Polypropene 


We’ve chosen to focus our energies and attention on Polypropene (PP), a very versatile, strong and widely used (and recycled) plastic. Most of it comes from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) sources through strong partnerships with like-minded innovators to guarantee quality and stable (scalable) supply. In Europe, we’ve teamed up with Veolia, in the United States we set up a joint venture with PCR and we also work with partners in China.

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Driving in circles to close the loop  

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To take circularity a little further within the automotive industry, we also incorporate plastics from end-of-life vehicles. Working with pioneering partners like automotive circular economy expert GAIA – which organises the recycling of polypropene, amongst other things – contributes to a closed-loop system.

Diving deep into new plastic waste streams 

On our journey to developing low-carbon circular materials, we’ve also been exploring alternative sources of plastic waste. So far, we’ve started dabbling in: 

A new lease of life for recycled plastic at MATERI’ACT

Recycled plastic has already woven its way into many of our materials – making them stronger, lighter and lower carbon. And we’re busy finding ways to add more.

NAFILean-R

An ultra-low carbon, high-performance biocomposite combining hemp-based biomass and 100% recycled polypropylene for structural applications.

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IniCycled P

From plastic waste to bumper – turning post-consumer waste into high-spec compounds. PP & PE grades with up to 80% recycled content, ready for visible and non-visible applications

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IniCycled S

ABS & PC-ABS reimagined – fully recycled, fully compliant. Styrenic-based compounds aligned with automotive specs and suitable for visible parts.

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Low environmental impact. Low CO2 emissions. Low weight.  
For high performance. 

We carefully select our sourcing partners. We also meticulously check and process all our biomass feedstock to ensure quality, consistency and performance – with a little help from AI to adjust formulations in real-time during production. All the while prioritising traceability and quality control across the supply chain to ensure each material meets exacting industry standards – while also contributing to the kind of world we want.

What’s happening with recycled plastics, right now 

Plastic waste is no longer just an environmental issue — it’s a global priority. Governments are stepping up regulations, brands are making bold commitments, and consumers are demanding change. But behind the headlines, a deeper transformation is underway: one that questions our entire relationship with materials, value chains, and circularity. In mobility and beyond, the challenge is clear — how do we break the linear model and give plastic a second life, without compromising performance?

At MATERI’ACT, we’re working to close the loop, turning waste into high-value resources for the next generation of sustainable products. Here’s a glimpse of what we’re building.