Enva Launches White HIPS-8513 With 93% Recycled Content

On August 7, Enva launched White HIPS-8513, a new recycled plastic compound designed to help manufacturers raise recycled content, lower carbon emissions, and advance more circular production. The high-quality recycled high-impact polystyrene compound contains 93% post-consumer recycled content, providing manufacturers with a material option that incorporates substantial recovered plastic while maintaining suitability for demanding applications.
Life cycle assessments of Enva's recycled HIPS compounds have found carbon emissions more than 90% lower than those associated with equivalent virgin HIPS. White HIPS-8513 is suitable for applications across the white goods, construction, and automotive industries. Enva is specifically targeting opportunities in the automotive sector as demand for high-quality recycled materials continues to increase, supporting manufacturers seeking greater recycled content and lower-impact material solutions.

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What is White HIPS-8513?
White HIPS-8513 is a high-quality recycled high-impact polystyrene compound launched by Enva that contains 93% post-consumer recycled content. The material is designed to help manufacturers increase the proportion of recycled material used in production while supporting lower-carbon and more circular manufacturing approaches. Life cycle assessment results for Enva's recycled HIPS compounds indicate that carbon emissions are more than 90% lower than equivalent virgin HIPS. The compound is suitable for white goods, construction, and automotive applications, with Enva targeting growing automotive demand for high-quality recycled materials.