Ecoplastomer®: The Sustainable Thermoplastic Solution Your Business Requires

Ecoplastomer® is an innovative, circular thermoplastic material, made exclusively from recycled polymers, i.e. post-consumer polyolefins (PP, HDPE) and rubber from recovered tires or post-consumer EPDM. This makes the material completely independent of primary raw materials and reduces the negative impact on the environment.

Products made from Ecoplastomer® can be recycled multiple times, ensuring that the materials used do not end up in landfills but remain in a closed-loop system.

What makes Ecoplastomer® a groundbreaking product in the thermoplastics category

Traditional thermoplastics are usually made from crude oil, and only some contain a small amount of recycled materials. Ecoplastomer® is obtained based on an innovative technology developed by Ecopolplast, which eliminates the need to use chemical additives and stabilizers when combining recycled polymers with recycled tire rubber or recycled EPDM.

The result of this innovative solution are Ecoplastomers – fully circular materials, made of 100% recycled materials, whose surface structure with excellent adhesion allows the application of various coatings without the need for surface preparation. This also reduces the production costs of finished products and shortens the production cycle time.

The environmental impact of Ecoplastomer® is significant

By using only recovered raw materials, Ecoplastomer® production reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 69% compared to traditional plastomers.

The unique technology ensures that both phases form a durable bond without the need for chemical additives, guaranteeing the product’s full circularity.

What are the types and features of the materials

Currently, Ecoplastomers based on polypropylene and polyethylene with the addition of rubber granules or EPDM are available.

All materials feature:

• excellent balance of stiffness,
• elasticity,
• impact resistance,
• UV resistance,
• and dimensional stability.

Notably, the new EPDM-based material series, the PP-E series, stands out due to several enhanced physicochemical and mechanical properties, including:

• Improved impact resistance (especially at low temperatures), making them suitable for demanding applications such as car bumpers and exterior components;
  
• Weather and UV resistance, as EPDM offers outstanding resistance to UV radiation, ozone, and weather conditions, making these compounds more durable for outdoor use than other PP blends;
  
• Reduced brittleness, since the addition of EPDM minimizes the inherent brittleness of PP, making it suitable for impact-sensitive applications.

High-performance granules optimized for efficient injection molding

Ecoplastomer® is available in the form of 2-3 mm granules, ideal for use in standard injection molding machines. Moreover, tests have shown that components made of Ecoplastomer are as good as traditional thermoplastics (based on non-renewable raw materials), which confirms their high efficiency and wide range of applications.

Additionally, the injection cycle is significantly shorter than that of typical thermoplastic elastomers, and no mold release agents are required, as the material does not stick to the mold.

Maximizing efficiency and sustainability: the benefits of Ecoplastomer® in injection molding

Ecoplastomer® exhibits properties similar to traditional thermoplastic materials, particularly in terms of strength parameters.

Implementing the production of components based on Ecoplastomers is easy to integrate, as confirmed by multiple injection molding tests conducted, among others, at Synetik Gdańsk.

This process is highly efficient for several reasons:

• Saves time and costs by eliminating the need to adjust production parameters, which shortens implementation time and reduces costs related to machine downtime and calibration.
  
• Minimizes the risk of errors since consistent injection molding machine settings reduce the chance of configuration mistakes, while the production process remains stable, ensuring product quality.
  
• No need for additional training because operators do not need to learn new procedures or manage modified settings.
  
• Maintains production efficiency as production can continue without interruptions, supporting high productivity.
  
• Ensures compatibility with existing technologies since the material works well with current equipment and molds, eliminating the need for upgrades.
  
• Enables production flexibility by allowing quick material changes without affecting the entire production process, making it easier to adapt to changing market demands.

In summary, our circular thermoplastic materials enable fast and cost-effective implementation without unnecessary investments in equipment or process changes, increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of production based on recycled raw materials.

Whereas carbon footprint reduction of up to 69%, combined with additional production savings from a significantly shorter injection cycle, allows for the creation of a product that is unmatched in quality, environmental standards, and price.

Discover more about our circular materials and access detailed technical information.