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Covestro joins KOLLEKT project to develop fully recyclable automotive lighting components

PUBT·08/10/2026 08:06:07
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Covestro joins KOLLEKT project to develop fully recyclable automotive lighting components
  • Covestro joined KOLLEKT, a publicly funded project to develop fully recyclable automotive lighting, mechatronics, and electronics components.
  • Project runs June 2026 to May 2029, targeting closed-loop recycling for high-performance polycarbonate used in vehicle lighting.
  • Program budget totals EUR 4.37 million, funded by Germany’s BMFTR under the CircularGlowUp initiative.
  • Technical plan centers on AI-enabled robotic disassembly, supported by digital product twins to improve sorting quality for reuse and recycling.
  • Work is positioned to support compliance with the EU end-of-life vehicle recycling targets through 2032.


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