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Complete switch to recycling protection solutions
Nepomuk Walther-Otto, DELTA Energy Systems GmbH
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We take responsibility
Material change for simple sustainability!
Society and the economy are on the brink of change and today need new solutions to conserve natural resources and protect the climate .
We take responsibility - also for future generations and are now making protective elements from recycled plastic to the new standard. Accordingly, we have gradually converted our standard range to our sustainable alternatives made from post-consumer recyclate and expanded it for our customers by a further 2,000 items in yellow, blue and many other colours.
Here we explain what sustainable plastic is, what exactly the changeover means and how you can benefit from the changeover.
100% post
Consumer recyclate
include our most sustainable protective elements, which therefore also conserve up to 100% of resources.These articles have up to 45% less CO2 emissions compared to virgin material and can be fully returned to the material cycle after use. Since 2020, we have been able to label our articles with such a high PCR content with the environmental seal Blue Angel. The materials PCR-PE and PCR-PE-HD fall into this category.
The
recycling blend
is a blend of predominantly
post-consumer recycled material (PCR) and virgin material, as a result of which the protective elements have a significantly lower CO2 impact compared to the variant made from virgin material and also save fossil resources. Thanks to the proportion of virgin material, we can produce the articles in different, familiar colours despite the high degree of sustainability.
Highest quality with lower CO2 emissions impresses our customers.
Recycling protective elements for hydraulic pumps
"When Pöppelmann KAPSTO® presented the resource-saving protective elements to us, we were immediately convinced by the concept. After all, the products are intended for single use in our company and so we also asked ourselves how we could achieve more sustainability here. So far, we use nine different protective elements made of recycled material. The product properties, which do not differ from articles made of virgin material, have convinced us."Johnnes Ebel, Eckerle Technologies GmbH
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Conservation of resources.
The future belongs to the circular economy.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
The future belongs to the circular economy.
Recyclate production.
Used plastic products that have completed a full lifecycle, such as our caps and plugs, are reprocessed to become recycled material.
Production.
The recycled material produced is used for the production of new caps and plugs.
Utilisation.
The recycled plastic caps and plugs are, in turn, used to protect components.
Return.
After use, these items can be disposed of using an external service provider or through Pöppelmann directly.
Sorting.
The caps and plugs are then sorted according to plastic type and can be reused for the manufacture of recycled material.
Sustainability all along the line.
To protect the climate and conserve resources, we not only produce resource-saving protective elements, we are also increasingly focussing on sustainable alternatives throughout the company and especially in our supply chain.
From the procurement ...
We rely on recyclates made from recycled plastic right from the procurement stage, which are then added back into the cycle. Here we benefit from years of experience from our own compounding and can therefore have a positive influence on the quality of the post-consumer recyclate. The procurement process is accompanied by our quality assurance, e.g. during the incoming goods inspection.
... about the production ...
Since the introduction of our environmental management system in 1996, we have continuously improved our energy efficiency in particular through focussed energy monitoring, the introduction of heat recovery systems and the procurement of energy-efficient machines. Since 2021, we have relied on a high proportion of green electricity in our energy mix for our production, significantly reducing our CO2 footprint once again. In addition, leaner production processes have been integrated, which fundamentally reduce our reject rate and ensure more effective material utilisation thanks to recycling mills directly on the machine.
... right through to recycling.
All PCR articles manufactured by us are recyclable. To do this, you can simply contact a recycling company in your region or us and close the material cycle. This tried-and-tested process not only reduces your company's CO2 footprint, but also conserves natural resources and protects the climate.
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Everything about the material changeover.
What will the changeover change in concrete terms?
We are converting a very large part of our catalogue range to more resource-saving materials with a lower CO2 footprint - and in many colours, including yellow. Specifically, the material for PE-LD catalogue items is changing from a virgin plastic (PE-LD) to a sustainable recycled plastic. This is a 100% post-consumer recyclate made from polyethylene (PCR-PE) or a recycled blend of predominantly PCR-PE and PE-LD. You receive the parts in the usual Pöppelmann quality, only more resource-friendly and with a lower CO2 footprint. For coloured catalogue parts, we always use the same basic colours as for virgin material, so that there are no or only slight deviations in colour tone. So if you have previously received yellow parts, you will continue to receive parts in yellow. Natural-coloured products are converted to blue in order to achieve an appealing look.
Which of my articles that I purchase from Pöppelmann KAPSTO can I currently convert?
The new standard for PE-LD
As a rule, all catalogue parts that are currently manufactured from PE-LD are affected. You will receive an order confirmation with every order - for items made from 100% post-consumer recyclate, the item description will include the addition "PCR-PE", for items made from the recycling blend "PCR-PE / PE-LD".
Since when have resource-saving and climate-protecting protective elements been dispatched?
The changeover has been taking place gradually since September 2023. Depending on when you order which quantities, it may take several weeks to months before you receive all of the former PE-LD catalogue parts made exclusively from 100% post-consumer recyclate or the recycling blend.
Is it possible to continue using our material numbers? Or do they need to be changed?
If your internal processes require it, you are welcome to change your material numbers. However, this is not necessary for us, i.e. You are welcome to continue using your existing material numbers. We will add the PCR-PE material to our article descriptions and send you the new Pöppelmann article numbers by order confirmation - you can then transfer these to your system.Only the last two or four digits of our 11-digit article numbers change.
What are the advantages of the changeover?
Data source: Study by the US non-profit organisation The PEW Charitable
Assuming responsibility for the future together.
First and foremost, we are working together to conserve resources and protect the climate. You receive our protective elements in the usual Pöppelmann quality, but more sustainable than before. In this way, you can contribute to more resource conservation, waste avoidance and climate protection without great effort and thus fulfil the corresponding requirements from the industry for recycling management, recyclate content and climate protection! OEMs are already demanding the use of PCR-PE. This can also contribute to your own sustainability goals. We also expect EU and national legislation regarding recycling quota requirements in the near future. You would then have already fulfilled these requirements for the products concerned.
Does the changeover affect the price?
In order to make the switch to the new, resource-saving products not only simple but also cost-neutral, the prices remain the same compared to the previously purchased PE-LD products made from virgin material. All other conditions also remain unchanged. In the long term, it can be assumed that prices and conditions for virgin material items will increase sharply because they will only be purchased by very few customers.
Are the protective elements made from recycled material or the recycled blend available in the same way as the previous items made from virgin material?
Initially, it is possible that some items will only be available in virgin material, as we are gradually changing our programme. During the transitional period of the changeover, it is possible that not all items in recycled material will always be in stock in sufficient quantities. We plan so that after the first delivery of an article made from recycled material, you will continue to be supplied with this material. During the transitional period, however, you may occasionally receive an item in recycled material and then in virgin material. However, as soon as the changeover is complete, the protective elements made from the recycled material will generally be available from stock, just as you are used to from our previous articles.
Is it still possible to obtain virgin material?
Switching to protective elements made from 100% post-consumer recyclate or the recycling blend offers many advantages: you already fulfil existing and future industry and legislative requirements for recycling quotas, etc. You can also use the switch for your own sustainability targets and reports. And most importantly, with every kilo of recycled material, you save up to one kilo of virgin material that has to be produced from crude oil, thus helping to conserve fossil resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Catalogue parts made from virgin material will probably only be used very occasionally in future, which will then also have an impact on conditions and delivery times. So there is a lot to be said in favour of switching to our sustainable protective elements. If, for any reason, it is not possible for you to switch to a recycled material, please contact us.
Is it possible to obtain samples in advance to test the new material?
Test the usual Pöppelmann quality free of charge.
Of course you can receive free samples as usual. As not all items in recycled material are expected to be in stock immediately during the gradual changeover, we may only be able to send you a selection of samples.
Simply click on the button and find your desired item.
Everything about our protective elements made from sustainable plastic.
What is sustainable plastic made of?
With our PÖPPELMANN blue® initiative, we strive for a closed material cycle.
Post-consumer recyclate.
A recyclate is obtained by recycling used plastic products that have already gone through a complete product life cycle. Our 100% post-consumer recyclate consists entirely of recycled material and therefore also conserves up to 100% of resources. (PCR-PE, PCR-PP, PCR-TPE)
A blend, described by the English word "Blend", consists of PCR and virgin material. (PCR-PE / PE-LD)
virgin material is obtained from fossil raw materials. (PE-LD, PE-LLD)
Do the protective elements in the new recycled material or in the recycled blend function in the same way as in the virgin material?
Protection in the usual Pöppelmann quality.
It goes without saying that we have extensively tested both our 100% post-consumer recyclate and our new recycling blend for their qualitative properties, particularly with regard to the dimensional accuracy and functionality of our catalogue items in accordance with the product specifications given in the catalogue. This is done, among other things through incoming goods inspections of raw materials and through inspections during production. The materials used have already proven themselves in a large number of other Pöppelmann KAPSTO® protective elements. We are convinced that this high quality will completely fulfil your expectations.
Do the protective elements made from PCR materials achieve the same technical properties as those made from virgin material?
As a rule, the properties required for the application are almost identical. In the event of deviations, it must be checked whether these have an influence on the application. An overview of the technical properties of all the materials we use - both PCR and virgin material - can be found in our materials table, or you can contact us directly.
Are the protective elements made from the recycled material or recycled blend just as clean as items made from virgin material?
Certified cleanliness according to ISO9001.
We see no differences in terms of cleanliness. Our protective elements made from the new recycled material or recycled blend are manufactured under the same ISO9001-certified production conditions as protective elements made from virgin material. Occasional discolouration, streaks or dark spots are possible with protective elements made from both new and recycled material and cannot be avoided due to the manufacturing process - there is therefore no difference in terms of cleanliness. This also has no effect on the number of organic or inorganic foreign particles. If increased technical cleanliness is required for your application, we can manufacture our protective elements in our in-house clean room.
What do the protective elements made from the recycled material or recycled blend look like? What colour tone do they have? Can we keep our current colour after the changeover?
Sustainable protective elements in a wide range of colours.
All coloured catalogue parts made of PE-LD e.g. Yellow, green, red, black) are converted to a recycled blend of PCR-PE and PE-LD and are always produced in the same basic colour as the virgin material, so that there are no or only slight variations in colour tone. Natural-coloured catalogue parts made of PE-LD are converted to a PCR-PE (post-consumer recyclate, polyethylene) and to the colour blue. This colour corresponds approximately to the RAL colour traffic blue.
What happens to the protective elements after use? Can we send them back to you?
100 % recyclable.
After use, the used protective elements should be disposed of properly. This can be done via a local recycling company, for example. We would also be happy to talk to you about the possibility of a return to Pöppelmann. In many cases, we can create a closed material loop together and save important resources.
Why are natural-coloured catalogue parts made of PE-LD being switched to a recycled material in the colour blue?
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Colour deviation due to high standard.
Blue offers a much better visual appearance than natural PCR materials. Catalogue parts in natural-coloured recycled plastic PCR would be comparatively dark and not or significantly less translucent than catalogue parts made from virgin material. We also opted for the colour blue to create a high recognition value for the protective elements made of 100% post-consumer recyclate, which have been awarded the Blue Angel, and to deliberately differentiate them from more common colours such as yellow, red or natural. Furthermore, the colour blue is now even required by some car manufacturers as a standard colour for protective elements made of PE-LD in order to enable clear sorting by colour and thus better recycling.
Can I obtain the same quality documents for protective elements made from recycled plastic as for protective elements made from virgin material?
For the protective elements in the recycling materials, prepare all standard documents as usual. You can view or download the material data sheet and a safety data sheet directly via the button. If further documents are required, we will be happy to check their feasibility and inform you of the costs involved.
Why does Pöppelmann KAPSTO favour recycled plastics over bioplastics?
A distinction is often made between the biological circular economy (shown in green) and the technical circular economy (shown in blue). With PÖPPELMANN blue, we implement technical solutions for the circular economy.
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular economy system diagram (February 2019) www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
We are meticulously evaluating the topic of bioplastics throughout the company. The latest findings confirm that the recycled plastics we use save more natural resources than bioplastics and are more climate-friendly due to the higher CO2 savings.
Bio-based plastics can be a sensible alternative if suitable recycled plastics are not available. In many cases, however, bio-based plastics must be evaluated critically, e.g. if the raw materials for this grow in monocultures such as sugar cane, or if they compete with food production.According to BUND, biodegradable plastics are a waste of energy and resources. In industrial composting plants, these are considered impurities.
That's why we favour post-consumer recyclates. In this way, we promote the circular economy and keep the valuable material plastic in circulation.
Is it possible to convert protective elements made of other materials to a recycled material or a recycled blend?
From development to series production – even in record time with our optional FastLane service.
On request, all catalogue parts can be converted from standard material to a PCR material. In principle, it is also possible to convert customised special parts to a PCR. So if you would like to convert catalogue parts or special parts, please contact us and we will check what is possible.
We are also working on developing sustainable variants for other materials to conserve even more resources.
Do you have any further questions or would you like to switch to our sustainable protective elements now?
Please feel free to contact one of our service employees directly!
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