In the production of TROGAMID® eCO, up to 100% of the petrochemical raw material can be replaced by biomass, through a mass-balance approach. In addition, production is carried out exclusively with renewable energy. Altogether, this reduces up to 70% of the overall carbon footprint of the manufacturing process.
The name eCO stands for "eliminate CO2". This is achieved on the one hand by mass-balance approach in replacing a fossil feedstock with one based on biomass, and on the other hand by using only regenerative energy in the production of TROGAMID® myCX eCO and TROGAMID® eCO granules. The result: up to 70% less CO2 emitted.
Of course, the excellent properties of the permanently transparent polyamide do not change in any way during the sustainable production of the eCO variant compared to TROGAMID® myCX.
Trogamid® Eco Grades for High‑Performance and Sustainable Applications
| Polymer name | Properties | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Eyewear | |
| TROGAMID® eCO myCX BC100 |
| Premium Eyewear |
| TROGAMID® eCO impact 75 |
| Premium Sports Eyewear |
The mass balance approach of TROGAMID® eCO
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TROGAMID® Sustainable Crystal-Clear Lenses
As a pioneer in the optical industry, ZEISS Sunlens uses sustainable TROGAMID® eCO for its entire polyamide-based non-prescription sunglass lenses. The material caters to a growing demand for sustainable polyamides in many industries, including among luxury eyewear manufacturers.
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Talk directly to our TROGAMID® experts and discover how sustainable polyamide solutions can reduce your product’s carbon footprint by up to 70% – using a certified mass‑balance approach without compromising material performance.