Repsol launches the first range of 100% circular EVA copolymers

In its commitment to the sustainability of plastic materials, Repsol has launched the first range of 100% circular EVA copolymers on the market, which offers customers a 100% ISCC Plus certified circular solution. The Repsol Reciclex® range of EVA copolymers is the first product on the market to incorporate 100% circular AV from chemical recycling. This new solution contributes to reducing the carbon footprint and promoting the circular economy of polyolefins, reducing Repsol's consumption of virgin raw materials.

Repsol takes another step in its commitment to the sustainability and reduction of the emissions in the materials it manufactures. The company is a pioneer in placing a 100% circular solution of EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) copolymers in the market. These new products are already marketed under the Repsol Reciclex® brand and complement the company's conventional EVA range, Repsol Primeva®. This new range offers customers a 100% circular solution certified under the ISCC Plus mass balance approach.

The raw materials used to produce Repsol's 100% circular EVA are derived from various waste streams that undergo specific recycling processes, eliminating the need for disposal in landfills or incineration plants. This new solution offers a net carbon footprint material, considering a "cradle-to-grave" approach compared to the virgin material alternative.

The project has been developed as part of the company's strategy to offer sustainable solutions to its customers, contributing to reducing the carbon footprint. It will be marketed under Repsol Reciclex®, the company's range of polyolefins made from recycled materials.

This chemical recycling solution is especially relevant for EVA applications that cannot use mechanical recycling due to the properties required by the final product. With this new range, Repsol ensures the suitability of products for sensitive applications such as food contact products, cosmetics, or in the healthcare sector.

Repsol's Industrial Complex in Puertollano, where the Repsol Primeva® range is manufactured, has been vital in developing, testing, and finally producing this solution. This initiative supports Repsol's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and Repsol’s goal of recycling the equivalent of 20% of its polyolefin production in 2030.