Covestro, a global leader in polymer materials, has broaden its ties with Chinese recycling company Ausell to advance plastics recycling in the automotive sector. Building on their initial work recycling polycarbonate water barrels, the partnership now focuses on reclaiming plastics from end-of-life vehicles, supporting the industry’s shift toward circularity by converting waste into materials for new automotive components.
Since 2020, Covestro and Ausell have recycled one million 19-liter polycarbonate water barrels annually, creating high-performance post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonates for electronics, home appliances, and automotive applications. Under the enhanced partnership, Ausell will supply recycled polycarbonates from discarded automotive headlamps, which Covestro will process into PCR materials for automotive engineering uses.
This collaboration marks a step toward closing the loop on automotive plastics recycling, addressing industry pressures for sustainable practices. By reprocessing end-of-life components, the partnership reduces waste and carbon emissions while improving resource efficiency.
“We are excited to deepen our partnership with Ausell as we work closely with our value chain partners to accelerate the circular transformation of the automotive industry,” said Lily Wang, Global Head of Covestro’s Engineering Plastics Business Entity. “Together, we are committed to pioneering sustainable solutions that will lead the way toward a circular and climate-neutral future.”
Xia Wenjun, CEO of Ausell, stated, “Our enhanced collaboration with Covestro represents a significant step toward achieving our shared vision of a circular economy. By turning end-of-life automotive components into valuable resources, we are not only reducing waste but also contributing to the development of sustainable materials for future vehicle production.”
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