Fortum Circo launches carbon-neutral compound

The new cellulose fibre-reinforced compound Fortum Circo PP-CF 40, which combines post-consumer recycled polypropylene with softwood cellulose fibre from wood is said to have no carbon footprint.

The Fortum Circo recycled plastic range was developed to be a sustainable solution to replace virgin plastics in plastic products.

“By complementing the recycled plastic with carefully selected and tested additives, we can improve both the technical and environmental properties of the Fortum Circo recycled plastic,” said Mikko Koivuniemi, business & technology development manager.

“For the technical aspect, compounds offer improved properties, such as higher stiffness, rigidity and impact strength. We wanted to develop a material that also meets the aesthetic and haptic requirements of demanding applications. Developing compounds that have qualities on par with virgin plastic but are more sustainable is at the strategic core of our plastic business line,” Koivuniemi concludes.