80% lower CO2 footprint: igus switches to recycled material for energy chain series E2.1

GENTING LANE, Singapore - June 10, 2025 - PRLog -- The European Union aims to achieve a circular, climate-neutral economy by 2050, emphasizing the "cradle-to-cradle" model where materials are continuously reused. Supporting this vision, igus has updated its E2.1 energy chain series to be fully made from recycled materials, specifically igumid CG LW. This material includes post-consumer waste like old fishing nets and used energy chains, processed through igus's in-house "Chainge" recycling program. This move builds on their 2022 launch of the first recycled energy chain.

More sustainability without additional costs or loss of quality
The new energy chains made from recycled igumid CG LW match the mechanical performance, durability, and price of the standard E2.1 series. They maintain high quality in wear resistance, stability, and flexibility, while also offering quiet operation and easy installation. Jörg Ottersbach of igus emphasizes that this innovation allows customers to support the circular plastics economy without compromising on cost or performance, proving that sustainability and affordability can go hand in hand.

80% lower CO₂ footprint
By opting for the E2.1 series, customers are making an important contribution to the sustainable production of the future. Compared to the standard material, the recycled material has an 80% lower CO₂ footprint. igus itself is also driving forward its sustainability measures with the new products. The company is focussing on measures in all areas (Scopes 1 to 3), from using process heat and green electricity to adding more e-charging stations to modernising buildings.

Around 170t of material collected
As part of the "Chainge" programme, igus has been taking back end-of-life energy chains from all manufacturers since 2019. In 2022, an online platform was added to the recycling initiative, through which customers can also recycle other components made of technical plastics while purchasing processed material in the form of regrind and regranulate. In addition to taking back old energy chains, igus also takes back old material as part of assembly orders. Around 170t of plastic have already been recycled via the "Chainge" platform. For its recycling programme, igus was awarded the Rhineland Business Prize in the sustainability category (2022) and took first place in the "Going Circular" recycling competition organised by the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce (2023).

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