NOVA Chemicals Expands SYNDIGO Lineup with Two New Recycled PE Grades

NOVA Chemicals Adds Two New Recycled PE Grades To Its SYNDIGO™ Lineup 

NOVA Chemicals expanded its SYNDIGO portfolio with two new 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene grades, SYNDIGO™ rPE-IN3 and rPE-IN4. These new, North American-available resins are specifically designed for non-food-grade applications, such as heavy-duty sacks, protective packaging, and shrink films.

Production & Scale

These 100% post-consumer recycled polyethylene resins are ideal for non-food applications, including heavy-duty sacks, carry-out bags, shrink film, and protective packaging. Both SYNDIGO rPE-IN3 and rPE-IN4 are sourced from retail and distribution center waste; specifically, the IN3 grade is made from recycled PE stretch films, while IN4 is derived from mixed retail PE films.SYNDIGO’s portfolio features a white rLLDPE resin tailored for flexible applications, such as carry-out bags and protective packaging, alongside versatile rHDPE resins suitable for both food and non-food contact. 

According to Towards Chemicals and Materials Analytics and Consulting, the polyethylene market size accounted for USD 168.75 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 177.1 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 273.57 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.95% from 2026 to 2035 as demand for high-strength, lightweight plastics in automotive applications is increasing rapidly across the globe.

Automotive & Lightweighting Accelerates the Polyethylene Market

• The automotive sector is rapidly using PE for plastic components, like battery insulation and fuel tanks, to minimize weight and enhance fuel efficiency.
• Increasing environmental concerns are propelling the transition towards bio-based polyethylene extracted from renewable sources with better recycling technologies.
• Polyethylene is crucial in the healthcare industry for saline bottles, medical packaging, and personal protective equipment (PPE), to provide consistent demand.
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is heavily used for gas distribution, water infrastructure retrofit programmes, and drainage systems because of its corrosion resistance and longevity.