The AudiaFlex™ Family Line of TPEs are Certified Circular to Meet the Sustainability Demands of Brand Owners and Consumers

WASHINGTON, PA., June 15, 2023 – Audia Elastomers, a global supplier of innovative elastomer materials, is now ISCC certified at its Changshu City, Jiangsu Province China location as a converter of sustainable materials with the scope of mass balance.

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), a multi-stakeholder organization, accredits sustainable feedstocks through its globally applicable sustainability certification system. ISCC-certified sustainable feedstocks, which are either agricultural and forestry biomass, biogenic wastes, circular materials, or renewables, must comply with various sustainability criteria to protect forests and other wooded lands, high-carbon stock lands, and highly biodiverse grasslands. Traceability and Chain of Custody requirements for the ISCC certification are inspected for every element in the supply chain that generates, processes, or trades sustainable material.

The AudiaFlex™ family of sustainable thermoplastic elastomers - one of the industry’s first TPE portfolios which meet the sustainability needs of brand owners and consumers, contains ISCC-certified product linked to circular feedstocks. Circular feedstocks, such as mixed plastic waste, are materials of non-biological origin derived from mechanical or chemical recycling. The AudiaFlex™ family is comprised of customizable grades of circular TPE which are produced from post-consumer, post-industrial, bio-based, and marine-based sources.

Products made from the AudiaFlex™ product line may now be labeled as ISCC certified as “Products linked to circular materials” and may display On-Product Logos.

“Gaining this ISCC certification is a critical step in providing sustainable offerings that meet our customer’s needs and expectations,” said Tom Korleski, President of Audia Elastomers. “It’s exciting to achieve this milestone as we continue to serve our customers by helping them achieve their sustainability targets.”  

“With ISCC PLUS Certification of the AudiaFlex™ product line, we’re demonstrating the ability of AudiaFlex™ to help solve the plastic waste problem,” said Jevons Yu, General Manager of Asia for Audia Elastomers. “Recycled plastics are used in our formulas, and this reduces the dependency on fossil fuels. Also, by using Bio-based plastics in our formulas, we support the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy by using the ISCC physical segregation and mass balance approach.” Yu also mentions that this certification compliments the existing sustainability certificate portfolio, covering new potential bio-based market segments and their requirements.

“The AudiaFlex™ product line is a reflection of Audia’s continuous commitment to sustainable materials,” said Frank Axelrod, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Audia Elastomers. “Credibility is key to ensuring our customers know how their material is sourced, permitting them to confidently achieve their sustainability goals and objectives. This verification gives our customers transparency into our sustainable supply chain and the ability to market their products as made with certified sustainable content.”

AudiaFlex™ materials mirror the properties of most virgin TPEs and deliver comparable capabilities in terms of haptics, color, adhesion, and durometer. The broad slate of sustainable TPEs are commercially available. They can compete in high-performance applications with conventional TPEs, TPVs, and TPU chemistries in personal care, consumer household, consumer electronics, automotive, and toys.

Audia’s broad sustainability effort includes an ongoing effort to develop sustainable materials for customers as well as internally focused activities centered on achieving zero landfill, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable operations.    

About Audia Elastomers

Audia Elastomers, An Audia® Company, is a leading provider of innovative elastomers solutions worldwide.  We design our materials to look better, perform better, and be better than traditional TPE, TPV, TPU, or TPEE.  Our team’s unmatched passion and creativity can bring your vision to life through custom solutions and innovative technologies, and we pride ourselves on being flexible and responsive to your needs throughout the process. Our manufacturing locations are in LaFayette, Georgia; Shenzhen, China; and our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Changshu, China. With a growing global footprint, Audia Elastomers is a true partner in your success. For more information, visit www.audiaelastomers.com.