2026.05.08
The Automotive Industry Is Accelerating Closed-Loop Plastic Systems
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