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A pilot run by the Global Impact Coalition — a coalition of BASF, Covestro, LG Chem, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, SABIC, Suez and Syensqo — confirms that plastics from end-of-life vehicles can be technically recovered and processed. The main barrier, however, is not technology: it is economic coordination and the absence of a functioning value chain across all actors involved.

The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led organisation of major chemical companies, has published the results of the first phase of its "Automotive Plastics Circularity" project in May 2026: plastics from end-of-life vehicles can be technically recovered and processed at scale, but commercial viability remains the industry's primary challenge.

Automotive & Plastics Industry Trend 2026

The automotive industry is expanding the use of closed-loop recycling systems for plastics
• Production scrap and materials recovered from End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) are being reintroduced into new automotive components
• Automakers are targeting lower carbon footprints and higher circularity levels
• Plastics remain essential for vehicle lightweighting and efficiency
• Demand for high-quality recycling and material traceability continues to grow across the automotive sector

Trend auto & industrie 2026 (OEM, Tier‑1/Tier‑2, plastice și legislație)

The European Union is easing proposed recycled content requirements for plastics used in automotive applications
• The new proposed overall target is 20% recycled content
• Out of this, 15% should come from End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) recycling streams
• Main reason: Europe’s recycling and supply infrastructure is not yet sufficiently developed
• Industry stakeholders warn about shortages in sorting and high-quality recycling capacities for automotive plastics

Nou sortiment de polimer produs la Petromidia

A new European Commission report reveals that only 22% of plastics used in car manufacturing are currently recycled. Brussels now proposes legislative measures to increase recycled content and build a circular supply chain for automotive plastics across the EU.

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new family of polypropylene compounds containing up to 50% recycled material, designed for use in structural and interior components of future electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new family of polypropylene compounds containing up to 50% recycled material, designed for use in structural and interior components of future electric vehicles.

BASF a dezvoltat noi compuși polimerici dedicați componentelor de baterii și sistemelor de management termic pentru mașini electrice. Aceste materiale reduc greutatea și cresc autonomia vehiculelor.

Piața globală a componentelor auto din plastic – în special spoilere și ornamente – este evaluată la 118,65 miliarde USD în 2024 și urmează să crească anual cu 7,35%, atingând 180,06 miliarde USD în 2030.