CQ engineering plastic solutions for a circular economy
Comprehensive CQ portfolio addressing diverse sustainability needs
We understand that the journey towards circularity and climate neutrality is full of challenges and opportunities. This is where we can help. Whether your primary goal is to reduce waste, decrease dependency on fossil resources, or lower greenhouse gas emissions, we have a solution for you.
Our R, RE, and RP product series, part of the CQ portfolio of circular intelligent solutions, offer targeted approaches to meet your specific sustainability objectives without compromising on quality. These solutions deliver the high performance you expect from Covestro while advancing your sustainability goals – proving that responsible choices don't require sacrificing excellence.
We’re committed to working with all partners along the value chain to drive the transition to a circular economy. To achieve that we need to invest in not only more sustainable material solutions, but also new services and business models that can truly drive value creation.
Waste reduction solutions through mechanical recycling
Our R series transforms post-consumer plastic waste into valuable resources through mechanical recycling. These products divert materials from landfills and incineration while maintaining reliable performance characteristics as recycled materials. By choosing R series products, you contribute directly to plastic circularity and waste reduction without compromising on the quality standards your applications demand, all the while reducing your carbon footprint and preserving natural resources.
Attributed renewable feedstock enables significant* reduction of CO₂ footprint
The RE series leverages bio-circular feedstocks to significantly lower carbon footprints compared to fossil-based alternatives. Using a mass balance approach, these products replace fossil resources with renewable alternatives that are not in competition with food while delivering identical technical properties. RE products offer a straightforward path for significant* carbon footprint reduction without process adjustments in your supply chain or performance trade-offs.
* Carbon footprint can be reduced by up to 100% or more.
Chemically recycled post-consumer waste for high-purity applications
Our RP series utilizes chemical recycling to tackle hard-to-recycle waste, creating prime quality materials suitable for demanding applications. RP products combine high purity with the use of secondary raw materials, maintaining performance and quality of primary fossil-based polycarbonates. Through mass balance accounting, we attribute the recycled content to specific products, enabling you to advance circularity goals without compromising on the exceptional quality your applications require.
Circular design as a critical enabler for more sustainable product design
Sustainability begins at the design stage. Our Circular Design Guidebook and Circular CMF Guide provide practical frameworks to create products with end-of-life considerations built in from the start, enabling effective reuse and recycle pathways. Complementing these resources, our digital sampling platform Imagio® CQ allows you to visualize and test material options virtually, reducing waste from physical prototyping while accelerating development cycles. Together, these tools empower you to make informed design choices that enhance both sustainability performance and aesthetic appeal.
