Kraton’s CirKular+ additives can be used in PE flexible films. Credit: Zyabich family via Shutterstock.

Kraton, a producer of speciality polymers and high-value biobased products, has received the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Critical Guidance Recognition for its CirKular+ additives for polyethylene (PE) flexible films. 

This recognition includes the CirKular+ C1000 and C1010 Compatibilisation Series, and the C2000 Performance Enhancement Series. 

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The additives are said to meet or exceed the voluntary requirements for APR Design for Recyclability.  

They were evaluated using stringent, industry-accepted criteria that includes a range of design features impacting plastics recycling. 

The APR’s FPE-CG-01 protocol revealed that the C1000 and C2000 series can be implemented in PE films with up to 5% ethylene vinyl alcohol with loadings of 2% and 3%, respectively. 

In addition, the C1010 can be used with up to 10% Nylon 6 with loadings of 3% and the C2000 series with 2% loadings. 

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Kraton strategy marketing global director Yuliya Streen said: “This recognition highlights Kraton’s role in enhancing the recyclability of plastic product designs and maximising the use of PCR resin.  

“Kraton’s CirKular+ technology helps our customers achieve their sustainability goals and lower carbon footprint.”  

The APR Critical Guidance Protocol is a globally accepted measure for evaluating recyclability in plastic packaging design.  

Previously, CirKular+ additives have been recognised by APR for use in polypropylene (PP) containers and high-density PE (HDPE) bottles and certified in Europe by RecyClass for compatibility with HDPE and PP container recycling. 

Kraton strategic marketing and product management global VP Pedro Lopes said: “We are excited to receive another Critical Guidance Recognition from APR for our CirKular+ Compatibilisation and Performance Enhancement Series.”  

Last month, Kraton received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS certification for its manufacturing facility in Belpre, Ohio, US.