Kia recycles ocean plastic waste
This page is translated from the original post "Kia recycle les déchets plastiques océaniques" in French.
- 09/09/2023 16:01
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from the 55 tons of waste recently collected from the Pacific Ocean in its future 100% electric models.
The Ocean Cleanup, Kia’s global partner since 2022, set a sad new record by collecting 55 tons of plastic waste from the oceans. Originating from the North Pacific Garbage Patch, which spans an area of 1.6 million km², this debris was brought ashore thanks to the System 002 from the organization The Ocean Cleanup. It will be recycled, and part of it will be used in Kia’s future models as part of a multi-year partnership.
Kia gives plastics a second life
The recycling of ocean-collected plastic will begin soon, and Kia plans to use a large portion of these recycled materials in its future models. This approach is not just greenwashing, as Kia has long committed to providing eco-friendly mobility solutions… and anyway, it doesn’t matter if the initiative is heading in the right direction. Kia has already implemented more than 30 sustainable alternatives for various products, including fabrics and carpets made from recycled PET, biobased leather substitutes, and environmentally friendly paint with reduced impact.
In the case of the EV9, Kia’s flagship 7-seat fully electric SUV, recycled plastic gathered from ocean fishing nets was used to make the vehicle’s floor mats. The components used in the manufacturing of the EV9, made from recycled plastics and eco-responsible materials, weigh approximately 34 kg.
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