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The partnership aims to process ASR plastics into automotive-grade recycled compounds as automakers and suppliers increase demand for traceable recycled materials for vehicle production.

The companies said the closures are manufactured using PureCycle’s PureFive Ultra recycled polypropylene resin and are now available through Reliable Caps’ distribution network.

The programme brings together officials involved in customs enforcement, environmental regulation and border management to improve implementation of the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments.

The agreement establishes a framework for material supply and technology integration focused on processing graphite and lithium-bearing streams generated at cylib’s recycling facilities.