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Covestro has launched a new range of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonate materials derived from end-of-life automotive headlamps, furthering its efforts to promote circularity in the auto industry. The material, developed through a joint initiative led by the German development agency GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft f眉r Internationale Zusammenarbeit), includes contributions from automotive partners Volkswagen and NIO. T脺V Rheinland-certified, the PCR polycarbonate grades feature 50% recycled content and are now commercially available for automotive use.

Volkswagen and NIO are currently testing the material for integration into future vehicle models. According to Lily Wang, global head of Covestro鈥檚 Engineering Plastics business, the innovation supports the industry鈥檚 shift toward a sustainable, circular economy. 鈥淏y offering high-quality PCR materials from end-of-life headlamps, we enable customers to meet regulatory demands and contribute to automotive plastics recycling,鈥� Wang said.

Covestro is working closely with Chinese recycling firm Ausell and several automakers to create closed-loop systems for reclaiming high-value plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). This initiative focuses on enhancing recycling infrastructure and securing consistent supply chains for high-quality recycled content sourced from automotive waste.

The program has yielded practical solutions for collecting, processing and reintroducing headlamp plastics into the manufacturing cycle. These recycled materials meet the rigorous standards required for new automotive applications, including aesthetic quality and compliance with Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards.

鈥淭his partnership demonstrates the value of cross-sector collaboration in accelerating circular economy efforts,鈥� said Martin Hansen, regional director for GIZ in East Asia. 鈥淏y uniting key industry players, we are building scalable recycling solutions and driving sustainable innovation in the automotive sector.鈥�

The launch of these PCR polycarbonate grades comes as the global automotive industry faces mounting environmental pressures and stricter regulatory requirements. Legislation such as the European Union鈥檚 End-of-Life Vehicle Directive and China鈥檚 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program are driving manufacturers to adopt more sustainable materials. Covestro鈥檚 new offering allows automakers to comply with these mandates while maintaining product performance and quality.

This development aligns with Covestro鈥檚 broader sustainability strategy. In recent years, the company has introduced polycarbonates with up to 90% recycled content and opened a dedicated mechanical recycling compounding line for polycarbonates in Shanghai. It has also begun offering chemically recycled, mass balance鈥揷ertified polycarbonates sourced from post-consumer waste.

Through innovations like these, Covestro aims to reduce the environmental footprint of automotive manufacturing and support the industry鈥檚 transition to a more circular and sustainable future.

Covestro ranks among the world鈥檚 top producers of high-quality polymer materials and components. Through its innovative products, technologies and processes, the company contributes to greater sustainability and improved quality of life across a wide range of sectors. Covestro serves global customers in major industries including mobility, construction and housing, and the electrical and electronics field. Its advanced polymer solutions are also widely used in areas such as sports and leisure, telecommunications, healthcare and within the chemical industry itself.