PLASTICS RECYCLING
The CirKular+™ product line enables a holistic approach to the plastic product life cycle and the circular economy. Our solutions offer versatile multi-resin compatibilization and performance enhancement in various applications. CirKular+ applications include post-consumer resin (PCR) and industrial plastic recycling streams, bioplastics, and flexible product design, combining virgin and recycled plastic materials. Our R&D experts offer technical plastics upcycling, waste recycling process, and new product development expertise using CirKular+ solutions.
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Recycling
RENEW SERIES – ISCC PLUS CERTIFIED RENEWABLE POLYMERS
Our latest ReNew Series further expands Kraton’s existing CirKular+ product line of plastic upcycling and circular economy solutions. With up to 100% renewable content, CirKular+ ReNew Series offers customers the opportunity to use the mass balance approach and adopt ISCC PLUS certification to reduce their carbon footprint.
Designing for Recyclability
Learn how Kraton polymers can help brands maximize the use of recycled content in their product design.
RecyClass
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Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
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Enhanced Design Recyclability
To improve the recyclability of plastic products at the end of their initial life cycle, many global brand owners are shifting to a mono-material approach. Fully processable CirKular+ additives enable upcycling of PCR by enhancing mechanical properties and supporting polyolefin-based mono-material product designs. Plastic resins modified with CirKular+ show better reusability after undergoing multiple cycles of mechanical recycling due to minimal degradation of physical properties compared to unmodified resins.
CirKular+ C2000 and C3000 have received the Recyclass technology approval the APR critical guidance recognition for use in HDPE, and PP containers as recyclable.
Post-consumer Resin Performance Enhancement
Post-consumer Resin Performance EnhancementTo improve the recyclability of plastic products at the end of their initial life cycle, many global brand owners are shifting to a mono-material approach. Fully processable CirKular+ additives enable upcycling of PCR by enhancing mechanical properties and supporting polyolefin-based mono-material product designs. Plastic resins modified with CirKular+ show better reusability after undergoing multiple cycles of mechanical recycling due to minimal degradation of physical properties compared to unmodified resins.
CirKular+ C2000 and C3000 have received the Recyclass technology approval the APR critical guidance recognition for use in HDPE, and PP containers as recyclable.
Reuse of Contaminated Plastic Waste
Reuse of Contaminated Plastic WasteCirKular+ Compatibilization Series enables the reuse of incompatible mixed plastics recycling streams for mechanical recycling, allowing to divert them from landfills (e.g., polyolefins/polyamides or PET, polyamides/PET,). CirKular+ compatibilizers offer excellent adhesion by minimizing phase separation of recyclates during processing. This capability delivers universal compatibilization of previously incompatible materials and difficult-to-recycle engineering polymers. They also help divert mixed PCR streams from landfills.
Bioplastics Performance Enhancement
CirKular+ products increase customer flexibility to use alternative bioplastic materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA). PLA performance enhancement is delivered through superior mechanical properties critical for high-performance applications. CirKular+ products improve impact strength and elongation and reduce torque and electricity use associated with processing. High formulation efficiency and FDA food-contact clearance make CirKular+ the ideal additive for food packaging applications.