Press Release
Star Plastics Receives ISCC Plus Certification
Ravenswood, West Virginia – October 8, 2024 – Star Plastics, an industry leading custom compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics, has recently achieved the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). ISCC is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and leading certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free andclimate-friendly supply chains.
“We are proud to have achieved ISCC Plus certification, which underscores our dedication to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions for our customers,” Star’s CEO Daniel McMullen said. “This certification strengthens our position as a trusted partner in the plastics recycling and custom compounding industry.”
The ISCC Plus Certification specifically recognizes Star’s capabilities in various tolling services for recycled
nylon, enabling the company to support customers and their own sustainable supply chain objectives. ISCC helps support sustainable supply chains, which are crucial to fight the most severe impacts of the climate crisis.
The certification is the latest sustainable business effort for Star, which produces recycled plastic compounds under the reNova® trade name. These products are validated by Underwriter’s Laboratories for their recycled content, which can be customized for the end user with between 5-100% recycledcontent. Available resins include polycarbonate, ABS, and nylon 6 and 66.
Earlier in 2024, Star received a “good” rating and committed badge from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of corporate sustainability ratings.
About Star Plastics – Star Plastics creates custom compounds for engineering-grade thermoplastics with special emphasis on recycled and UL-approved materials. Its Orion® engineered resins are made from prime materials and offer high-performance, custom design and functionality such as UV protection, flame retardants and custom color. Its reNova® line of recycled-content resins, including third-party validated materials, helps customers meet their sustainability goals. The company serves a variety of industries including consumer electronics, electrical, lighting, appliances transportation, packaging, furniture, industrial and telecommunications. The company maintains plants in Ravenswood and Millwood, West Virginia with manufacturing worldwide.
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