How Product Carbon Footprint is Determined
Product Carbon Footprint calculates the Global Warming Potential (GWP) attributed to a product, by quantifying the CO2e footprint using “cradle-to-gate” system boundaries - which mean from the extraction of the raw material through manufacturing of the product, to the factory gate*. Teknor Apex data is calculated according to the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard as well as the ISO 14067 framework and has been critically reviewed. For the Monprene® R6 CP-10100 Series, the system boundaries were set to Cradle-to-Gate for Teknor Apex’s production facility in Germany. This site is currently undergoing RecyClass certification to ensure full traceability.
*It does not include transport to the customer, further processing, use or end of life treatment.
A Sustainable Option for a Variety of Applications
The unique feature of these materials is their high levels of post-consumer recycled content without sacrificing translucency or color, making them ideal for consumer products applications with specific color requirements. At Teknor Apex, recycled feedstocks are treated like prime raw materials and are subject to quality assurance testing and must meet relevant specifications. The post-consumer recycled content used in this Monprene® series is clean and reliable.
The Monprene® R6 CP-10100 series is available in standard grades from 40 to 70 Shore A and can also be tailored for a customer’s specific requirements. These grades are designed for injection molding applications, including overmolding onto polypropylene. These materials perform and process like prime TPE and are ideal for sporting goods, lawn and garden, to consumer electronics, appliances and personal care. This TPE series supports circularity and helps conserve finite resources not only by incorporating recycled feedstock, but also because the materials are still fully recyclable at the end of the product’s life.
“This unique TPE offering is an important part of our complete sustainability program. We continually look to increase the sustainability of our products, while reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations. This year, in support of our sustainability goals, we are proud to report that the Germany plant converted to 100% renewable energy and reduced water usage by >50%,” said Chris Smith, Market Manager.
Monprene® R6 CP-10100 Series TPEs are RoHS compliant and manufactured at our Germany facility according to the standards of ISO-9001 and ISO 14001. For more information, please contact us at tpe@teknorapex.com
Teknor Apex is currently celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2024, sharing its rich and enduring history of dedicated people, strong partnerships and ingenuity, that enables new product development such as this new series. Learn more about this 100 year milestone HERE.
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