https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/CycleWorks Solution Bulletin.pdf
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLASTICS FOR PACKAGING Compared to alternative materials, plastic is one of the most sustainable materials available for packaging applications.
Optimization of the plastic recycling process along the value chain is therefore of the highest importance and will foster a circular economy that helps to achieve the plastic industries’ sustainability targets.
Sustainability Spotlight Recycle Solutions WHAT IT DOES • Works according to recycling protocols • Simulates grinding, washing, conversion, and re-extrusion • Performs testing on final products such as bottles, sheets, films, or test bars • Applies in-depth analytical investigations KEY BENEFITS • Provides a portfolio of solutions that are field- tested for recycling • Can run recycling trials according to standard recycling protocols • Helps enable customers’ recyclability and sustainability goals • Screens and evaluates additive and colorant systems in the recycling process • Supports R&D work to solve major issues in the recycling process • Provides a collaboration platform for customers and value chain partners • Advances the circular economy 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech BIO Bio-Based Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
They offer a more sustainable alternative to density modified grades based on prime/virgin polymers.
These polymer formulations have been developed to achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions with added sustainability benefits.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Customized density offering a wide range of specific gravities (1.5–11 gm/cm3) • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance that can be adapted depending on base resin as required • Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics and cool touch • Design flexibility and processing ease • Food contact compliance available MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Applications in packaging and consumer goods in which a more sustainable solution is preferred: • Cosmetic caps and closures • Perfume caps • Spirit bottle caps • Luxury boxes • Handles and knobs SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers cost versus metal PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5077 FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural Gravi-Tech BIO RS5200-5001 RS FD Natural X1 Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5003 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5004 FD Black Gravi-Tech BIO GT5200-5002 FD Black Base Resin Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Bio-based PP Recycled Content/Filler g/cm Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.90 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 AVAILABLE GRADES Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/oncolor-sc-product-bulletin-8.5x11.pdf
OnColor™ SC Super Concentrate Technologies Optimize Color Usage and Expand Sustainability PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OnColor™ SC Super Concentrate color technologies feature substantially greater active pigment loadings than traditionally designed color masterbatches.
Increase Sustainability Using More Recycled Content OnColor SC Super Concentrates give you the flexibility to incorporate higher levels of post- consumer regrind (PCR) than with traditional color masterbatches to help meet sustainability initiatives and recycled content requirements without adversely affecting the performance or aesthetic of your designs.
This commitment is exemplified by our No Surprises Pledge, which we make to all customers and markets across the globe. • You can be confident that, in formulating and manufacturing our materials, we use sustainable practices to provide long-term product viability and sound environmental stewardship. • You can expect that the materials we produce contain only ingredients that conform to accepted legal and regulatory compliance guidelines. • You can trust that Avient materials meet the rigorous quality and safety management standards required across the globe. • You can be certain that Avient meets or exceeds the material safety data reporting requirements of your country or region. • When you choose Avient, you can be confident that our products will help you meet or exceed today’s stringent compliance standards. www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Sustainable TPEs for automotive interiors The demands for improved sustainability continue to drive innovation and change across the transportation industry.
Developed in response to the increased need for sustainable material alternatives, reSound™ REC TPEs provide comparable performance to traditional fossil-based grades, and support goals for reduced waste and carbon emissions.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • 35–45% PCR/PIR content • Meet automotive standards for VOC, FOG, and odor • Colored black, additional colors are possible • Customizable formulations • Overmoldable to PP MARKETS & APPLICATIONS The reSound REC 7310 series provides a more sustainable TPE choice for automotive interior components and delivers comparable performance to their traditional counterparts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments.
Avient is a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services that transform customer challenges into opportunities.
Our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals To learn more visit www.avient.com or call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) B&C Industry Bulletin B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/ColorMatrix FlexOne Brochure.pdf
COLORMATRIX™ FLEXONE™ A Sustainable Solution for Liquid Metering FLEXONE – LIQUID METERING SOLUTION ColorMatrix™ FlexOne™ is a single unit designed to meet current and future liquid metering for a range of applications within the polymer industry.
The overall system delivers sustainable liquid metering with user-friendly technology, high yield, reduced logistics impact and recyclable packaging.
Innovative engineering and design ensures the FlexOne unit can fit inside a small box, rendering logistics more efficient and sustainable.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/EVSE Platform Brochure.pdf
SAFETY Equipment security, fire prevention, user safety, functional performance SOLUTIONS: Flame retardants, anti-static and conductive formulations, antimicrobials, light diffusion technology LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar resistant additives, impact modifiers, reinforced materials, rheology modifiers, compatibilizers OUTDOOR DURABILITY & WEATHERABILITY UV protection, chemical resistance, wind and impact resistance, color stability, light spectrum management, polymer integrity SOLUTIONS: UV resistant formulations, dimensional stabilizers, antioxidants, IR reflective, scratch and mar resistant solutions, modifiers and compatibilizers SUSTAINABILITY Eco-conscious options, lightweighting, VOC or carbon emissions reduction, reduced energy use SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and additives, chemical foaming agents, molded-in metallics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) formulations VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, special effects and enhancements SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome- look colorants, pearlescents, granite or marble effects, wood grains, glow-in-the-dark technology HEALTH & HYGIENE Protection from mold, mildew, bacteria and unwanted odors SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial and antifungal technologies, surface energy modification GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT We have resources beyond our product technologies to help you get to market faster and more effectively. • Streamlined product development services through Avient Design • Color inspiration and technical guidance from ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers • Risk mitigation through invaluable regulatory compliance support • Accelerated commercialization with UL testing and part validation, and UL- recognized colorants FOCUS AREA APPLICATIONS KEY REQUIREMENTS TECHNOLOGIES Visual Aesthetics • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Interactive touch screens • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Cables • Handles and grips • Closeouts • Informed color choices and customization options • Visual appeal for brand integrity • High- and low- gloss finishes • Consistent physical performance and dimensional stability • Special effect colorants • Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives • Custom and pre-colored formulations • ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers Outdoor Durability & Longevity • Cabinets and enclosures • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Ventilation panels • Closeouts • Cable retractors • Interactive touch screens • Outdoor weathering • Extreme (hot/cold) temperature resistance • Flexibility and ductility • Impact resistance • Chemical resistance • UL-recognized materials • Flame retardant formulations • Impact modifiers • Surface energy modifiers • EMI/RFI shielding solutions • Thermal and electrical management technology Health & Hygiene • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Cables • Sockets • Handles and grips • Plugs and adaptors • Filters • Kiosks • Microbial and fungal efficacy • Safe to touch • Visual clarity • Surface energy modifiers • Antimicrobial and anti- fungal solutions Sustainability • Structural panels • Connectors and electrical components • Thermal modules • Cabinets and enclosures • Handles and grips • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Receptacles • Reduced part weight or materials consumed • Recyclability • VOC reduction • PCR incorporation • Lower carbon footprint • Chemical foaming agents • Molded-in color (MIC) metallics • Laser marking technologies • Eco-conscious raw materials • Bio-derived technologies • Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content • Lower carbon footprint solutions 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
Avient is a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services that transform customer challenges into opportunities.
Our broad portfolio of product technologies and services sets us apart in the EVSE market, and our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology Custom color design and special effects to meet performance and aesthetic requirements Color & Design Services Trend & color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design Regulatory Coordination Assistance with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service Support for tool design, startup, and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability Focus Innovative materials and solutions to help meet sustainability goals
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-conflict-minerals-policy-10.2020.pdf
As stated in our Code of Conduct, “we strive to create a world-class sustainable organization, by conducting business in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This commitment is captured in how we define sustainability: People, Products, Planet and Performance.
As an American Chemistry Council ResponsibleCare® Company and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we are further committed through our landmark No Surprises PledgeSM and our Sustainability Promise.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/reSound R - Bic Razor Handle - Application Snapshot_NEW.pdf
BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/avnt-first-quarter-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
Full conformance will be built over subsequent reporting cycles. • Published 2030 performance goals, further enhancing our position as a responsible business creating sustainable, long-term value for its stakeholders. • Scope included legacy PolyOne operations.
Obtain 40% of electricity demand from renewable sources. 100% of technology platform projects will deliver sustainable solutions.
Assess top 90% of supplier spend for alignment with Avient Sustainability objectives.