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We launch our new lubricant packaging incorporating 60% recycled plastic content
Chemical News
12/03/2024
Our new lubricant containers incorporate 60% mechanically recycled post-consumer plastic. The new compound, part of the Repsol Reciclex® range of sustainable polyolefins, will be used in all 1l, 4l, and 5l lubricant containers and available in five colors for the different product ranges. With these new containers, we reduce our carbon footprint by 25% compared to previous containers.
We launch our new lubricant containers that incorporate 60% post-consumer plastic, mechanically recycled from our Repsol Reciclex® range. The new Repsol Reciclex® high-density polyethylene (HDPE) compound will be used in all 1l, 4l, and 5l lubricant containers in five colors for the different product ranges, including engine and transmission oils for cars, motorcycles, and heavy vehicles.
The new packaging has been redesigned to improve sustainability while maintaining its properties, as per our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to a circular economy by using recycled materials whenever possible. This initiative is a clear example of our commitment to greater sustainability of the entire value chain, marketing innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. It is made with a new Repsol Reciclex® ready-to-use compound, the recycled content representing 60% of the total weight of the packaging and achieves a 25% carbon footprint reduction compared to our previous packaging.
Pablo Giner, Polyethylene director, said, "We are delighted to present this new solution, which will help reduce the carbon footprint by 25% compared to previous packaging. Our Reciclex team has been working to develop a packaging solution that incorporates recycled materials and meets our company's high durability and performance standards."
Sebastián Mussini, director of Lubricants, Aviation, Asphalt, and Specialties, added, "This initiative complements our sustainability strategy, complementing our carbon footprint neutral Master lubricant range we have recently released."