USA – Repsol, a multi-energy company, has unveiled its latest initiative towards sustainability with the introduction of new lubricant packaging.
This innovative packaging incorporates 60% mechanically recycled post-consumer plastic and falls under the Repsol Reciclex range of sustainable polyolefins.
It will be utilized in various-sized lubricant containers, including one-liter, four-liter, and five-liter options, each available in five distinct colors to differentiate among product ranges, catering to different vehicle types.
The incorporation of recycled content, constituting 60% of the total weight of the packaging, marks a significant step forward, resulting in a notable 25% reduction in carbon emissions compared to previous packaging solutions.
Pablo Giner, Repsol’s polyethylene director, expressed enthusiasm for this development, highlighting its potential to substantially reduce the company’s carbon footprint while maintaining high durability and performance standards.
Designed to uphold performance standards while minimizing environmental impact, the new packaging aligns with Repsol’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles.
As part of its broader sustainability objectives, Repsol’s lubricants business aims to achieve a 30% reduction in the carbon footprint of its products by 2030, with various initiatives underway throughout the manufacturing process, including formulation, production, distribution, and packaging.
Additionally, Repsol’s chemical business is focused on enhancing the sustainability of its polyolefins, aiming to produce 10% as biobased and circular products by 2030.
This commitment is evident in the development of the Repsol Reciclex portfolio, which utilizes mechanical and chemical recycling as well as bio-based solutions.
Last October, in collaboration with Signode, Repsol further expanded its sustainable product offerings with the development of a high tenacity strap made of a polypropylene compound containing 30% recycled content.
This innovative solution, manufactured using mechanically recycled post-consumer domestic plastic waste, boasts a 9% improvement in carbon footprint compared to conventional alternatives.
Despite the technical challenges involved, the partners have succeeded in creating a high tenacity strap with properties comparable to those made from virgin raw materials.
This strap is utilized in logistics and industrial packaging to secure loads during transportation, aligning with Signode’s and Repsol’s mutual commitment to sustainability.
Both initiatives—Repsol’s new lubricant packaging and the high tenacity strap—reflect a concerted effort to promote sustainability and adhere to evolving regulatory standards.
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