Who We Are
Founded in 1991, Centro Plastica is a mechanical recycling company specialized in the production of rHDPE pellets derived from post-consumer waste.
ton/year
20.000
Total processing capacity of inbound waste
m²
8.800
overall production area
Committed to quality
We are deeply committed to delivering high-quality rHDPE pellets to our customers. To ensure top-notch standards, we carefully manage every step of the supply chain, from feedstock selection to product delivery.
Our Portfolio
Our portfolio includes two main colors of rHDPE pellets: white and grey. Both can be deodorized upon request to remove the typical odor of post-consumer recycled (PCR) waste.
Our grades are suitable for extrusion and extrusion blow molding technologies.
The main applications in the rigid packaging sector include: Home Care, Laundry and Personal Care.
Innovation
Our dedicated R&D team is focused on innovating our PCR grades, collaborating with experts from various stages of the rHDPE supply chain.
We are always looking for new partners and developing an extensive network of collaborations to drive sustainable innovation.
Key Areas of Innovation
Our grades are widely used in rigid packaging production, with up to 100% PCR inclusion, across various market segments such as Home Care, Laundry, and Personal Care. However, it is well-known that PCR materials generally exhibit lower mechanical performance and resistance to Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) compared to virgin HDPE. In partnership with Avient Corporation, we are developing additive strategies to improve the mechanical properties of our PCR materials, particularly their resistance to ESC.
rHDPE is suitable for producing packaging for both rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulas. To prove this, we successfully completed a stringent set of migration tests and analyses on our white deodorized grade.
In collaboration with GS4Plastic, we are designing new rHDPE grades suitable for injection molding applications, such as pallets, gardening tools, and other technical equipment.
Sustainability
We strongly believe in sustainability and the development of sustainable projects. Since in 2024, we are an active member of Plastics Recyclers Europe, an association that promotes responsible plastic use and recycling across Europe.
