Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat using NX Replast™ at Milano Design Week

Key highlights
  • Exhibited at Milano Design Week 2026, a public transport seat is produced from 100% post‑consumer recycled plastic.
  • Nextchem (MAIRE Group) and MyReplast Industries applied NX Replast™ to regenerate feedstock into a high‑quality recycled polymer.
  • Lazzerini handled design requirements for strength, durability and aesthetics, with the seat engineered for end‑of‑life return to MyReplast Industries to close the loop.

Exhibit

At Milano Design Week 2026 Nextchem and Lazzerini showcased a public transport seat made from 100% post‑consumer recycled plastic, exhibited at Stecca3 in Milan’s Isola district.

Technology

MyReplast Industries used Nextchem’s NX Replast™ process to regenerate the feedstock into a high‑quality recycled polymer, enhancing incoming plastics for improved performance and suitability for premium applications.

Design and circularity

The seat was engineered to meet Lazzerini’s strength, durability and aesthetic requirements and designed for end‑of‑life return to MyReplast Industries to close the loop.

Source: Maire

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