Messe, Köln, Vita, Betten, Matratzen, Interzum, Schaumstoff, Polster im Mai 2025

Let’s Build the Next Generation of PU Ecosystems

At Evonik, we are driving the transformation of the polyurethane industry; not only through state-of-the-art additives, but also by advancing circular solutions that make it more sustainable and fit for the future. But circularity cannot be achieved alone; it requires strong collaboration across the entire value chain. That’s why we actively seek strong partnerships with forward-thinking customers, recyclers, technology providers, and other stakeholders who share our ambition and are ready to reshape the future of PU together.

Our goal: to scale up our recycling process and enable closed-loop ecosystems for flexible polyurethane materials.


Our Recycling Technology

A large, multidisciplinary Evonik team has been working for years to develop an advanced hydrolysis process that enables the recovery of up to 100% high-quality polyols from end-of-life polyurethane foams.

The advantages of Evonik’s proprietary hydrolysis process:

  • Full material recovery: Polyols and amines extracted from end-of-life PU products
  • High quality: Performance comparable to virgin, fossil-based materials
  • Proven performance: Successfully validated in tests and concept mattresses
  • Circular potential: Enables the production of high-quality new PU products, such as mattresses, from recycled materials

As a result of this technological breakthrough, our recyclates deliver excellent quality and performance, making them a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional raw materials.

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Evonik, Circular  Valley Convention Düsseldorf 11.03.2026

Let’s Collaborate

True circularity can only be achieved together, and we are now focused on scaling our recycling solution and unlocking its full potential. That’s why we are looking to collaborate with partners across the value chain, including:
 

  • Raw material suppliers
  • Flexible foam producers
  • Recycling companies 
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Brand owners and OEMs
     

Are you ready to scale polyurethane recycling solutions and create new circular business models? 


Recognition & Awards

Our innovation and collaborative approach have received strong industry recognition:

German Design Council Innovation Award 2026

awarded for our polyurethane mattress recycling process

Responsible Care Award VCI Hessen 2026

Best of the Best Interzum Award 2025

for Vita Advanced Mattress by The Vita Group, incorporating up to 100% of Evonik’s recycled polyol 

Interzum Award 2025

Finalist Circularity Champion Award 2025 FAZ Institut

in the category Recycling & Recovery

Showcased at Circular Valley Convention 2026

THE FUTURE OF POLYURETHANE IS CIRCULAR. BE PART OF IT.

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Evonik, Circular  Valley Convention Düsseldorf 11.03.2026

More about our additive solutions

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Solutions

We combine leading expertise in interfacial and polyurethane chemistries to help customers create better, more efficient, and more sustainable products.

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PU Foam Additives

Enabling superior comfort, consistent quality, and sustainable performance with Evonik’s innovative polyurethane foam solutions for bedding, furniture, and automotive applications.

Interior of a luxury car with light-colored leather seats featuring intricate stitching, circular air vents on the dashboard, a large digital display, and ambient lighting near the floor mats and center console.

Automotive PU Foams

Evonik’s low-odor polyurethane foam solutions help create cleaner, more comfortable automotive interiors by reducing VOC and FOG emissions while maintaining outstanding foam performance and processing efficiency.