We launch together with Signode the first post-consumer recycling solution for polypropylene strapping in the market

The new Repsol Reciclex® RXP33AAA polypropylene (PP) compound is formulated with 30% mechanically recycled post-consumer domestic plastic, improving the carbon footprint by 9%.  This development has allowed its client Signode to launch an innovative range of strapping with recycled plastic content and equivalent properties compared to those manufactured with virgin raw material. These products are designed to help multiple industrial sectors fulfill their sustainability goals, particularly in logistics and industrial packaging, where the products are used to secure loads during transportation.

We have jointly developed with our client Signode the first ready-to-use polypropylene compound specific for high tenacity strapping, incorporating 30% mechanically recycled post-consumer domestic plastic. The grade Repsol Reciclex® RXP33AAA is certified under the Recyclass scheme that ensures the traceability of recycled plastics. In this way, the carbon footprint is reduced by 9% with this solution.

Incorporating recycled material into this polypropylene formulation to manufacture strapping has posed a challenge for both companies due to the high consistency and toughness required for the final application.

Thanks to the new Repsol Reciclex® RXP33AAA polypropylene compound, Signode has launched a new range of innovative recycled products with properties similar to those made with virgin raw materials.  Thus, both companies help meet the sustainability commitments of many industrial sectors, which need this type of products - such as strapping - in their logistics or industrial packaging to unite the load and guarantee its safety and integrity during transport.

This way, we continue offering new solutions that contribute to the competitiveness of our customers, by boosting our portfolio of sustainable polyolefins for high-performance parts. Simultaneously supporting our goal to recycle the equivalent of 20% of our polyolefin production by 2030 and the our main goal to become a net zero emissions company by 2050.