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Horgen, Switzerland – June 13, 2024 – Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced the development and launch of its new family of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins. This initiative aligns with Dow’s goal to advance circularity and transform waste by commercializing three million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually by 2030.

The two new grades of REVOLOOP™ Plastics Resins are designed for non-food contact packaging applications. One grade contains 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, while the other is a formulated grade containing up to 85% PCR derived from household waste.

“With the launch of our new grades of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins, we continue to expand our sustainability portfolio, working with brands, converters and recyclers to design new ways to use less plastic in packaging and to help that what is used is fully recyclable,” said Fabrice Digonnet, Plastics Mechanical Recycling Strategy Leader EMEA at Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. “Our REVOLOOP™ launch is an exciting evolution in our recycling story and enables us to achieve new circularity and low-carbon targets.”

The plastics industry has faced challenges in maximizing recycled plastics from household waste due to contamination issues. The new REVOLOOP™ launch addresses these challenges through collaboration with RKW Group, a leading European manufacturer of shrink films. This partnership aims to maximize the value of recycled plastics household waste streams for demanding applications like collation shrink films.

“This collaboration brings a brand-new collation shrink film to the market,” said Konrad Noniewicz, Director R&D & Application Engineering at RKW Group. “By integrating REVOLOOP™ 100% PCR and REVOLOOP™ containing recycled plastics household waste with virgin materials, we create a flexible packaging solution that meets the requirements for mechanical recyclability, ensuring compatibility with existing recycling processes and contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.”

Dow and RKW will showcase the new REVOLOOP™ grades and the revolutionary shrink film at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam on June 19-20. The event will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to observe how collaborative efforts are shaping the future of flexible packaging.

Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,900 people. In 2023, Dow reported sales of approximately $45 billion. More information about Dow's initiatives can be found at www.dow.com.