Bumpers made with recycled plastic

Greenlene^® is a fully recycled plastic developed by Plastic Omnium’s R&D teams. The Company has patented the process, which uses polyolefin collected through recycling channels (mainly auto industry manufacturing waste and crushed parts) to produce a 100% recycled plastic that delivers the same technical performance in terms of impact resistance and paint adhesion as parts made with new plastic. Since 2006, regulations have required that 85% of a vehicle’s weight be reusable as recycled material or energy, a figure that is expected to rise to 95% in 2015. In early 2012, Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior will produce a bumper made entirely with recycled plastic.

In 2010, Plastic Omnium received a prestigious Supplier Award from PSA Peugeot Citroën in recognition of its commitment to the principles of sustainable development.