Creating flexible packaging that incorporates a high proportion of recycled materials presents a considerable technical challenge. However, Borealis has successfully tackled this with Borcycle™ CWT120CL. Tailored for demanding non-food flexible packaging applications, this recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) boasts an impressive 85% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

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Part of the Borcycle™ M Portfolio

This grade is included in Borealis’ Borcycle™ M portfolio, which features a range of mechanically recycled polyolefins derived from post-consumer waste. These innovative materials not only significantly reduce the carbon footprint but also deliver reliable performance, making them excellent substitutes for virgin polyolefins in a variety of applications.

Collaboration with Ecoplast

Borcycle CWT120CL was developed in partnership with Ecoplast, a member of the Borealis Group. Production occurs at Ecoplast’s facility in Wildon, Austria, utilizing Erema’s Intarema® extrusion system.

At Erema, our mission is to make plastics recycling as innovative and efficient as possible. We’re proud that our technology has enabled this step toward circularity in demanding flexible packaging applications.

^{Clemens Kitzberger, Business Development Manager, Post Consumer Recycling at the EREMA Group}

Erema's Advanced Recycling Technology

Erema stands out as a global leader in plastics recycling systems. Their cutting-edge setup includes:

• Preconditioning Unit (PCU) with patented Counter Current technology
• Patented laser filter
• Double filtration technology
• Double degassing to effectively eliminate impurities

This technology ensures that the resulting pellets meet the stringent purity and consistency standards required to produce advanced rLLDPE grades, such as Borcycle CWT120CL. Erema’s innovative processes also contribute to up to 12% lower energy consumption, further reducing the environmental impact.

This is how we bring our We4Customers strategy to life—with high-performance materials that meet our customers’ most demanding requirements. Borcycle CWT120CL represents a significant technical achievement, made possible by our expertise, Ecoplast’s capabilities, and Erema’s advanced technology.

^{Peter Voortmans, Borealis Vice President Marketing, Consumer Products}

Supporting Sustainability Goals

Borcycle CWT120CL serves as a valuable solution for customers aiming to enhance the sustainability of products like stretch film, stretch hoods, and various protective and agricultural films. It was developed in direct response to the growing demand for high-performance recycled content solutions that align with ambitious sustainability goals. This includes compliance with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which mandates recycled content levels for plastic packaging starting in 2030.