Queo Vienna, Austria-based Borealis AG produces a wide range of recycled polymers in its Bornewables portfolio of circular polyolefins. These materials are made from sustainably sourced, renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil and residues from vegetable oil processing. All Bornewables polyolefins are recognized with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).
What’s new? Queo, a range of high-performance polyolefin plastomers and elastomers that are part of the Bornewables portfolio. Queo received ISCC PLUS certification in March.
Benefits Sustainably sourced polyolefins that match the performance of conventional plastics such as polyethylene, without requiring a fossil-based source. Queo products can be used in automotive and houseware parts, wire and cable applications, and flexible and rigid packaging. The company said Queo materials exhibit exceptional sealability, flexibility, compatibility and processability properties.
Borealis Compounds Inc., Houston, 908-850-6200, www.borealisgroup.com
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
