The automotive division of the Continental Group has developed a sustainable key fob with an outer case made entirely of bioplastic. Exploring organic materials for production has been made possible by the organization’s dedication to design for the environment, which was implemented internally in 2021. Continental is progressively moving toward providing environmentally friendly solutions by finding places where product sustainability can be enhanced.
Targeting a “non-fossil oil based” shell cover, the new key fob aims to replace the conventional polyamide PA12 material with 100% bioplastic, PA11, which is derived from castor oil.
PA11 is a polyamide polymer that is mostly utilized in industrial settings and is composed entirely of bio-based materials. Because PA11 is made from natural and renewable resources, its composition satisfies environmental sustainability standards. The recently created plastic is entirely recyclable at the end of its useful life and is made from natural resources.
Even in arid terrain, the castor plant used to make PA11 bioplastic may thrive without the need for extra water or harming the environment. Recycling this bioplastic won’t produce any further emissions. The sustainable key fob was formally nominated for the 2024 German Sustainability Awards as an innovative product.
Continental has been making constant efforts to replace its traditional materials with more bio-sourced, circular, sustainable resources that help lower its carbon footprint. In order to anticipate the circularity of the components and goods generated, the business is methodically trying to put more of an emphasis on creating more sustainable products and solutions.
Roadmap Towards Circular Economy
By 2050 at the latest, and together with all of its partners in the value chain, Continental wants to make the idea of a circular economy a reality and fully close all products and resource cycles.
For achieving this, Continental consistently pursues the aim to abandon the linear model of “take-make-use-dispose” and take the next step by transforming our products and processes into a circular economy model.
Leadership Comments
“Continental is committed to provide sustainable products and solutions to our customers; and the sustainable key fob is a concrete step towards mitigating climate change by utilizing green recyclable products. This showcases our focus towards transforming our offerings to match not only present requirements, but also contributes towards a sustainable future we envision,” says Jean-Francois Tarabbia, Head of Architecture and Network Solutions.
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