Announcing a new article: Polypropylene’s Circulation Story New Possibilities Opened by NOVAORBIS™

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In this article, The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation. In Europe, a provisional agreement was reached in December 2025 on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations covering the disposal and recycling of used vehicles. Globally, there is strong demand for greater use of recycled materials. Among them, the recycling of polypropylene (PP) is a crucial piece, accounting for approximately 35-45% of the plastics used in automobiles. We asked team members involved in PP circulation about three aspects of paving the way to a recycling-oriented society: the market, systems, and LCA.