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28 Extrusion International 1/2024 28 INDUSTRY NEWS Analysis „Data Suggests More Plastics Recycling in the U.S.“ Released The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released an official analysis of third-quarter trade data on recyclable plastics materials, au- thored by PLASTICS Chief Econo- mist, Dr. Perc Pineda. Dr. Pineda writes, “Examining the third-quar- ter trade data on recyclable plastics materials unveils several notewor- thy trends within the U.S. plastics industry. The sector has notably am- plified its recycling efforts and aug - mented its importation of recyclable plastics materials. Remarkably, the U.S. was a net importer of recy- clable plastics materials: 14.7 mil- lion kilograms (kgs) equivalent to $15.6 million.” To read the full analysis on the PLASTICS blog page: https://www.plasticsindustry.org/ blog/third-quarter-data-suggests- more-plastics-recycling-in-the-u-s also reduces smoke emissions and dripping (anti-dripping effect). All these benefits are proven by using standard fire behavior characterization test methods such as UL- 94, LOI and Cone Calorimeter. Key applications include wire and cable, electrical and electronics, construction (pipes, insulating foams, etc.), and transportation. ADINS ® Clay additives are a highly viable solution to replace PTFE as an anti-dripping agent in polymer for- mulations. Tolsa www.tolsa.com/adins TÜV Rheinland-Certified Carbon Calculator for Scope 3 Emission Goals Launched Avient Corporation introduced its third-party-certified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator, developed to evaluate the carbon footprint of Avient’s specialized and sustainable material solutions. This cutting-edge offering helps companies address the growing demand to create and meet sustainability commitments, understand the en- vironmental impact of products, and navigate the complex landscape of reducing carbon emissions, particularly for upstream materials. Avient's PCF Calculator adheres to the globally recognized ISO 14067:2018 standard for calculating Product Carbon Footprint and has obtained additional third-party certifica - tion through TÜV Rheinland for ISO 14067 compliance. PCF is a metric that represents the total greenhouse gas emissions expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) produced throughout a product's lifecycle and is separat- ed into three scopes. Scope 1 emissions are direct emis- sions owned or controlled by a company, whereas scope 2 and 3 indirect emissions result from the company’s ac- tivities but occur from sources not owned or controlled by it. Knowing the PCF for raw materials is instrumental in identifying opportunities to reduce emissions, enhance carbon removal, and improve overall product develop- ment and process efficiency. While many companies can measure and manage scope 1 and 2 emissions, the intricacies of obtaining specific scope 3 emissions data for raw materials can pose a challenge for those with net zero or carbon reduction targets. Avient’s PCF Calculator marks a significant breakthrough by a spe - cialty materials solution provider, offering cradle-to-gate emissions data to customers specific to the materials that can contribute to their upstream scope 3 emissions. As global demand for sustainability solutions rises, Avi- ent remains at the forefront of innovation. Over the past three years, Avient has made significant strides in devel - oping materials to enable sustainability, introducing over 40 new product lines to incorporate more recycled con- tent, bio-derived materials, lightweighting solutions, and energy-saving technologies. This includes the industry-first carbon-neutral thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPE, launched in 2022. Avient continues to extend its commitment to sustain- ability by offering PCF values for its materials manufac- tured globally, using the PCF Calculator as a comprehen- sive resource for companies that are also committed to sustainability. Avient Corporation www.avient.com Avient Launches TÜV Rheinland-Certified Carbon Calculator for Scope 3 Emission Goals