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Discover the more sustainable and renewable future of polycarbonates

The circular and more sustainable RE product series is part of the circular intelligent product solutions from Covestro, which contribute to a lower carbon footprint . The abbreviation RE after the product name stands for renewable and reflects a huge step towards a full circular economy, while maintaining performance and quality of fossil based polycarbonates.
Learn all about our sustainable material choices and join us on our journey towards climate neutrality.
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Bio-circular attributed share is reducing the CO2 footprint

Makrolon® RE, Bayblend® RE, Makroblend® RE and Apec ® RE are circular solutions from Covestro attributed with a high sustainable share, that addresses the industry’s requirements for low carbon footprint solutions.

Covestro uses alternative raw materials that have been assigned renewable raw materials through mass balancing as well as renewable energy, and can thus be certified as having up to 72% sustainable materials and a net carbon footprint of up to zero. Makrolon® RE, Bayblend® RE, Apec ® RE and Makroblend® RE resins are the drop-in solutions for brands seeking high performance and best-in-class environmental performance.

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Sustainable advantages of the Polycarbonate RE portfolio at a glance

If you are looking for alternative raw materials with a lower carbon footprint, the Makrolon® RE portfolio is just what you need. This RE portfolio offers the same high quality and performance as fossil-based polycarbonates.

With the introduction of a climate-neutral* polycarbonate, we are supporting our customers to make use of more circular material solutions while at the same time reducing their carbon footprint. With our RE product portfolio, we pursue the goal of offering our customers more sustainable products via a direct drop-in solution.

Our Makrolon® RE portfolio paves the way for a sustainable and climate-neutral circular economy, that is not just a vision for tomorrow, but is ready to use today. 

Our products with an attributed renewable content also include our Makroblend® RE and Bayblend® RE products.

*Climate neutral according to verified life cycle assessment based on ISO 14040. Climate neutrality is proven via an assessment of a partial product life cycle from resource extraction (cradle) to the factory gate, also referred to as cradle to gate assessment The calculation takes into account biogenic carbon sequestration, is based on preliminary data from the supply chain and replaces the power grid mix with renewable electricity used for the manufacturing process. No compensation measures have been applied.

Bio-circular attributed raw materials

Our Makrolon® RE products are ISCC PLUS* certified and promote the circular economy – conserving natural resources. Our products have an attributed sustainable share of up to 72% according to ISCC PLUS. 

Less fossil raw materials are required as they are partially replaced by renewable ones made with bio-waste and residues. These raw materials are mass balanced and attributed to our RE products.

The ISCC PLUS certification ensures the systematic traceability of raw material quantities and their allocation to the respective products.

Reduced carbon footprint – all the way to climate neutrality

On the journey to climate neutrality, every step counts. All products from the RE series offer significant carbon footprint savings compared to the standard materials. Selected Makrolon® RE grades even are climate neutral.

A reviewed Life Cycle Assessment has confirmed the significant carbon footprint savings achieved by using the allocated renewable feedstocks and energy* for products of the RE portfolio.

* Climate neutral according to verified life cycle assessment based on ISO 14040. Climate neutrality is proven via an assessment of a partial product life cycle from resource extraction (cradle) to the factory gate, also referred to as cradle to gate assessment The calculation takes into account biogenic carbon sequestration, is based on preliminary data from the supply chain and replaces the power grid mix with renewable electricity used for the manufacturing process. No compensation measures have been applied 

Direct drop-in solutions for our customers

Did you know that you can achieve more sustainability simply by choosing a different raw material? 

Our RE portfolio products are direct drop-in solutions that enable us to significantly improve the carbon footprint reduction together with our customers. The products can replace fossil products while maintaining the same quality and performance – and without changing existing production processes or workflows. Simply by integrating the RE products into your production process as the standard ones.

Overview of our startup portfolio of products with attributed sustainable share

Electronics & Electrics

Makrolon® 2407 RE
Makrolon® 2807 RE
Makrolon® 6487 RE
Makrolon® 6557 RE
Makrolon® FR6005 RE
Makrolon® FR6020 RE
Makrolon® CF9920 R30 RE
Bayblend® FR3021 RE
Bayblend® FR3010 RE
Bayblend® FR3025 R35 RE
Bayblend® FR3040 R35 RE
Bayblend® FR3042 RE
Bayblend® FR3008 RE
Bayblend® FR3040 W RE

Automotive / Electrical Vehicles / Powertrain

Bayblend®  T85 X RE
Makroblend®  AR205 RE
Makroblend®  UT235 M RE
Makrolon®   2205 RE
Makrolon®   AL2447 RE
Makrolon®   AX2675 RE
Makrolon®   AG2677 RE
Bayblend®  T70 X RE
Bayblend®  FR3010 RE
Bayblend®  FR3042 RE

Healthcare

Makrolon®   LQ3187 RE 
Makrolon®   LQ2647 RE 
Makrolon®   LED2245 RE 
Makrolon®   Rx2530 RE 
Makrolon®   Rx1805 RE 
Makrolon®   2458 RE 
Makrolon®   2558 RE 
Makrolon®   2658 RE 
Makrolon®   2858 RE 

Construction + Consumer Products

Makrolon®   ET3113 RE 
Makrolon®   ET3117 RE 
Makrolon®   ET3137 RE 
Makrolon®   ET3227 RE
Makrolon®   1248 RE
Makrolon®   ET UV 510 RE

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    We supply a portfolio of versatile engineering plastics, circular material solutions and expert services for the E&E sector.

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    Covestro is committed to providing a full range of more sustainable solutions for electrical and electronics industry.

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    Using renewable components, we’ve developed an innovative polycarbonate with the properties of conventional fossil products.

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    Covestro, together with partner Alibaba DAMO Academy, provides Makrolon® RE-Bio-Circular attributed PC1 for inspection robot

Healthcare

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    Drug delivery 

    Covestro’s new line of healthcare-grade products — including Medical low friction Makrolon®, Medical glass filled Makrolon®, high flow Makrolon®, and Bayblend® — bring new levels of performance and sustainability to the medical device market with an all-polycarbonate device.

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