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Sustainable Vinyl Solutions

Teknor Apex knows sustainability can't be found in a one-size-fits-all solution. That's why we offer a variety of sustainable vinyl compounds. The materials we've developed prioritize responsible resource usage through recycled content and bio-based alternatives, without sacrificing the performance and versatility vinyl is known for. We can work to help you reduce your environmental footprint while meeting design and performance requirements. Together, we can build a more sustainable future.

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Key Sustainability Pillars of Our Vinyl Solutions

Teknor Apex supports sustainability in vinyl through material selection, recycled content integration, and circular design principles. These approaches allow performance and environmental goals to be addressed together.

Bio-Based Plasticizers: Select vinyl compounds use bio-based plasticizers derived in part from renewable resources. This reduces reliance on fossil-based inputs while maintaining required flexibility and processing performance.

PCR & PIR Recycled Content: Certain formulations incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) or post-industrial recycled (PIR) material. Recycled content helps conserve resources while supporting targeted mechanical and manufacturing requirements.

Lower Carbon Footprint Options: Bio-attributed feedstocks and recycled inputs can reduce embodied carbon compared to conventional formulations. Carbon impact depends on material selection and application.

Recyclability: PVC is a recyclable thermoplastic. Many vinyl products can be mechanically recycled where infrastructure exists, supporting material recovery and extended lifecycle use.

Circular Manufacturing Benefits: Circular strategies focus on durable design, recycled inputs, and reduced process waste. These principles support long-term material efficiency and responsible manufacturing.

Sustainable Vinyl Solutions Product Portfolio

BioVinyl®

As the leading North American compounder of DOW ECOLIBRIUM bio-based plasticizers, Teknor Apex is proud to produce BioVinyl®. Boasting renewable attributes while retaining the flexibility and durability of traditional materials, BioVinyl is the sustainable choice for flexible PVC compounds used in wire and cable, automotive, consumer, and building and construction applications. BioVinyl’s unique, non-phthalate composition is fully recyclable, features bio content, and results in consumers and manufacturers feeling good about their product selection.

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Cycle-Tek®

Teknor Apex is proud to do its part in supporting the circular economy by providing a second life for materials that could otherwise end up in landfills. Cycle-Tek® is a family of flexible PVC compounds produced from post-industrial recyclate (PIR) or post-consumer recyclate (PCR), which offers manufacturers a sustainable solution that performs equivalently to prime compounds. Supported by Teknor Apex’s commitment to quality and innovation, Cycle-Tek® products boast a variety of color options and hardnesses suitable for extrusion and molding applications. 

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Industry Collaborations

At Teknor Apex, corporate sustainability is a core value that drives us in everything we do. We see ourselves as a committed business partner, employer, community member, environmental steward, and value creator for our stakeholders. We've long been an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, and joining +Vantage Vinyl is a natural fit. This initiative allows us to collaborate with like-minded individuals, showcasing the true potential of a sustainable vinyl industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Sustainable vinyl solutions are PVC compounds designed to reduce environmental impact through recycled content, bio-based inputs, or improved material efficiency. These formulations aim to balance performance requirements with resource conservation and evolving regulatory expectations.

BioVinyl® is a vinyl compound formulation that incorporates bio-attributed or renewable-based feedstocks. It is designed to deliver performance comparable to conventional PVC while supporting reduced reliance on fossil-based raw materials.

BioVinyl® supports sustainability by partially replacing fossil-derived inputs with renewable-based alternatives. This approach can help reduce embodied carbon in select formulations while maintaining the mechanical and processing characteristics required for PVC applications.

Cycle-Tek® PVC Compounds incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) or post-industrial recycled (PIR) content. These formulations help conserve raw materials while maintaining required performance properties for targeted applications.

Many vinyl products, including sustainable formulations, can be mechanically recycled where collection and processing infrastructure exist. Recyclability depends on the product design, application, and local recycling capabilities.

Sustainable vinyl materials may be used in industries such as automotive, wire and cable, building and construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. Material suitability depends on performance requirements, regulatory standards, and processing conditions.

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