Circular Polymers by Ascend Launches Certified Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics from Carpet Recycling

13-Jun-23

Circular Polymers by Ascend, a market-leading recycler of post- consumer carpet, has launched Cerene™ line of recycled polymers made from the company’s proprietary carpet reclaiming technology.

Cerene is available as polyamide 6 and 66, PET, polypropylene and calcium carbonate as a consistent,sustainable feedstock for many applications, including molding and compounding.Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of durable high-performance materials and the majority owner of Circular Polymers by Ascend, is known for its innovations in nylon 6,6.

“Cerene is mechanically recycled using a process that minimizes our carbon footprint and environmental impact.” said Maria Field, business director of Circular Polymers by Ascend.

Circular Polymers by Ascend converts post-consumer carpet into fiber and pellets. The company uses a proprietary process in its California-based facilities to achieve unparalleled efficiency in recycling, successfully providing a new life for virtually every component of the carpet and backing. The company has redirected 85 million pounds of carpet from landfills into new goods since 2018.

Source:-Ascend Materials