Hahn Group is an international company, leading in the production of recycled finished parts made from post-consumer plastics. Hanit® 100% recycled plastic is a sustainable, robust, weatherproof, and maintenance-free solution, ideal for applications exposed to high loads, moisture, and frost. Their material lasts a lifetime, resulting in a fit-once solution.
In order to quantify the environmental benefits of their product, Hedgehog Company has performed a life cycle assessment (LCA) on the recycled plastic of this study, comprising the Hahn polymer mix. This polymer can be extruded in any desired shape and the production contains processes like blending and extrusion. By conducting an LCA, Hahn Plastics was able to communicate their product’s sustainability performance.
Insights from this LCA on plastic recycling
In order to do so, several analyses were performed in order to assess their product’s environmental performance. A hotspot analysis was performed to understand where their impact lies. A scenario analysis was performed to see the effect of changes in one of their main environmental impact drivers. Additionally, a comparison was made with virgin plastics, showing the environmental benefits of their product.
