Trinseo Wins ARN Award for ELV Recycling Efforts
- Trinseo collaborated with ARN on projects for automotive lighting system dismantling.
- Materials targeted include polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
- Advanced recycling trials were conducted with pre-treatment partners.
- Trinseo explored recovery pathways for scooter and motor windshields.
Recognition at ARN Relatiedag
At the 2025 ARN Relatiedag in the Netherlands, Trinseo was awarded for its leadership in sustainable practices within the end-of-life automotive sector. Johan Koopmans, Sustainable Feedstock Sourcing Manager of SBS, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Collaborative Projects
The recognition was based on collaborative projects between Trinseo and ARN, led by Johan Koopmans and Ben Porter, Sustainability Business Development Manager of SBS. These projects focused on dismantling automotive lighting systems, advanced recycling trials, and exploring recovery pathways for scooter and motor windshields.
Material Recovery Efforts
Trinseo supported efforts to separate and recover materials from car front and rear lights, which are typically made of polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The company also conducted advanced recycling trials with sophisticated pre-treatment partners to explore effective separation and recycling of various plastic fractions.
Policy Engagement
In addition to practical projects, Trinseo actively engaged in policy discussions, offering insights into the proposed amendments to the European ELV directive. This engagement aimed to address implications for recycling and material recovery in the automotive sector.
Source: Trinseo