Axion Polymers launches 100% recycled ABS grades

摘要

Axion Polymers has launched a new range of strong and durable 100% recycled ABS grades suitable for a range of injection moulding applications - particularly in the construction and automotive sectors - offering both cost and carbon savings. Recovered from the non-metallic waste fraction from end-of-life vehicles, the Axpoly~R r-ABS resins deliver a carbon footprint saving of two-thirds when compared with virgin ABS made from petrochemical feedstocks. A full LCA study of Axion's mechanical recycling process shows a saving of 2.1 ton CO2 eq. for every ton of ABS they produce. That is equal to the CO2 impact of driving a 44 ton articulated road haulage vehicle 1,400 miles. An additional advantage of using recycled polymers from a UK-sourced closed-loop supplychain is stable and competitive pricing because the input raw material costs are not linked to the volatile oil market. Axion Director Keith Freegard observes that some of their competitors are increasing prices due to post-Brexit exchange rate changes.