Röhm has taken several practical steps to improve the sustainability of PMMA used in packaging applications, focusing on recyclability and certified raw material sourcing.
A key development is Röhm’s role in a newly formed Europe-wide PMMA recycling alliance. The network enables the collection, sorting, and recycling of PMMA waste—including post-consumer material—through both mechanical and chemical processes. Recovered material can be reintroduced into packaging products, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials without compromising quality.
“Together, we are taking responsibility in the face of limited resources and processing a considerable amount of valuable raw materials for reuse,” said Hans-Peter Hauck, Röhm’s COO.
For packaging producers needing certified material input, Röhm has extended ISCC PLUS certification to its production sites in Worms, Wesseling, and Shanghai. This enables the supply of PMMA made using renewable or recycled feedstocks through a mass balance approach. These certified materials are compatible with existing packaging processes and specifications.
In its latest ESG report, Röhm also outlined progress toward its 2030 carbon reduction target, aiming to lower emissions per ton of product by 30%. The report highlights circular economy initiatives and supply chain transparency—factors increasingly relevant to packaging converters and brand owners under new sustainability reporting rules.
By improving access to recycled PMMA and offering certified, lower-impact alternatives, Röhm provides packaging manufacturers with more options to meet design, regulatory, and environmental requirements. These developments reflect a broader shift in the plastics sector toward measurable, application-ready sustainability.