SOURCE: https://www.sourcetoday.com/supply-chain/article/21142961/four-challenges-standing-in-the-way- of-a-circular-economy Report According to the 2021 Circularity Gap Report, our global economy is only 8.6% circular. Solutions that Support the Circular Economy REDUCED ENERGY USE CESA™ Dry Additives CESA™ Release Additives OnCap™ CTR Process Optimization ColorMatrix™ Joule™ & Smartheat™ Infrared Absorber Specialty Low Cure Inks SiteCool™ Infrared Absorption Technologies BIO-DERIVED CONTENT reSound™ OM Bio-Derived Thermoplastic Elastomers reFlex™ Bio-Derived Plasticizer OnCap™ Bio Additives OnColor™ Bio Colorants reSound™ Natural Fiber Reinforced Formulations LIGHTWEIGHTING Glasforms™ Pultrusion Technologies Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Composites IMPROVED RECYCABILITY CESA™ IR Black Additives CESA™ Extend Additives ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET ColorMatrix™ Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenging Additives ColorMatrix™ Reprize™ IV Builder for PET OnColor™ IR Sortable Black for Recyclable Packaging Bergadur™ Post-Industrial Recycled Content Polyester Formulations Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Predictions Gartner predicts circular economies will replace linear economies in 10 years, noting that supply chain leaders must adapt to circular models in order to keep up in a marketplace with a growing emphasis on sustainability.

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PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Film & Sheet SELECTION GUIDE PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS Anti-block BOPET application (PV back sheet, packaging film, industry film) Sleeve application (PETG) Anti-static Migrating anti-static system Flame retardant Halogen free flame retardant system, transparent, UL94 VTM-0 Light stabilizer Protection for outdoor application (UV 380nm) Protection for screen application (UV 400nm) Matting agent Matting agent Pinning agent Increased conductivity O2 scavenger Content protection against oxygen White masterbatch Blue shade white Standard white Black masterbatch Carbon black Cool black system BOPET STANDARD PRODUCT PORTFOLIO PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS Anti-block Standard anti-block Printable A/B/A PET sheet and film High-transparent and low COF Anti-static A/B/A film or sheet (transparency) A/B/A film or sheet (matte) Impact modifier Improve sheet elongation at low temperature Chain extender IV improver, EU food and FDA approved White masterbatch Standard white Matting agent Surface matting agent APET SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO PRODUCT NAME PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS Slip agent Mainly used for multilayer PE/PP film and composite film Anti-block Pure anti-block can be used in transparent film Contain both anti-block and slip agent for polyolefin film Processing masterbatch Used in blowing and tape casting of PE/PP (liquid) Anti-oxidant Protection of film from degrading while processing Increase reclaimed ingredients in the formula Light stabilizer Protection of content Low precipitation, which is especially suitable for thinner PE products, such as film and spinning Anti-fog Good resistance to cold and hot fog, and suitable for thinner film Anti-static Applicable to multilayer PE/PP film and composite film PO SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

These qualities make TPU a suitable material for use in demanding wire and cable applications such as industrial cables, drag chain or automation applications, consumer electronics, automotive cables, electrical vehicle charging cables, and more.

RECYCLING CHALLENGES As more and more PCR enters the value chain, brand owners, recyclers, and convertors are faced with new and increasing challenges related to recycling.

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Due to the thin viscosity and mobile nature of the product, consideration should be given to packaging and the need for complete product integrity throughout the distribution chain.

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