Sustainability initiatives across the silicone industry are driving investment in lower-energy curing, waste reduction and end-of-life recovery of silicone elastomers. While silicone is highly durable, new mechanical and chemical recycling routes are emerging for post-industrial scrap.

Practical steps for buyers

Buyers can reduce environmental impact by specifying right-sized tubing, consolidating order volumes to cut packaging, and working with suppliers that publish environmental and quality metrics. Rekky is evaluating take-back options for production offcuts with key partners.