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R series transform waste mechanically into high-performance solutions
As industries increasingly adopt mechanically recycled plastics for environmental impact reduction, trustworthy traceability and quality reliability become crucial. Our comprehensive sourcing and management systems ensure traceable and high-quality solutions with recycled content certification that deliver peace of mind to customers.
Story · August 5, 2025
Traceability and Reliability: Advanced Quality Management
The quality stability and reliability of recycled materials remain our customers’ primary concern. We address these challenges by a comprehensive quality management system that ensures consistent performance even with high levels of recycled content. A “Global Raw Material Approval Procedure” ensures consistent performance through rigorous testing and annual supplier audits. Rather than simply replacing virgin materials with recycled plastics, we develop robust formulations specifically optimized for stability and performance, selecting "the right feedstock for the right portfolio" based on industry specifications. Combined with rigorous incoming material control and standardized manufacturing processes, this comprehensive system delivers near-to-prime properties and consistent performance, validated by third-party PCR certifications. Our comprehensive R product series, part of the CQ portfolio of circular intelligent solutions, meets diverse industry needs through three key product lines in polycarbonate and its blends: Makrolon® R, Bayblend® R, and Makroblend® R. Each line offers specific performance attributes while incorporating post-consumer recycled content, enabling customers across electronics, automotive, and consumer goods industries to achieve their sustainability goals without compromising on quality.
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Advancing Circular Economy Initiatives
We’re committed to expanding Covestro circular economy initiatives globally through our worldwide network of polycarbonate compounding facilities, enabling both global and local supply capabilities across industries. We aim to supply more than 60,000 tons of recycled-content polycarbonates annually in the Asia Pacific region by 2026. Furthermore, our enhanced facilities can scale up to over 100,000 tons of mechanical recycling capacity as market demand grows. Beyond providing recycled materials, we support customers with our Circular Design Guidebook and Circular CMF Design Guide. These resources help designers and engineers create products with both end-of-life recyclability and complete life cycle in mind. This transformation of the design phase could further contribute to a circular economy, enhancing the effectiveness of plastic recycling while expanding the accessible waste streams. These initiatives support our goal to achieve climate neutrality in the chemical industry while helping customers reduce their carbon footprint with more sustainable material solutions.
Our integrated approach – from strategic waste source selection to comprehensive quality management – is key to transforming post-consumer waste into high-performance mechanically recycled solutions.
Kayla Wu
Global Program Manager of Mechanical Recycling, Engineering Plastics, Covestro
Key benefits
Traceable and certified:
Raw materials with clear traceability and reliable supervising system
Trustworthy quality:
Near-to prime performance to meet industry standards
Environmental impact reduction:
Addressing plastic waste problem and significantly reducing carbon footprint by up to 70%
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Our R Portfolio