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CIRCA™ Post-Consumer Recycled Resins
Advance circularity with 100% PCR polyethylene resins designed for flexible film applications
CIRCA™ PCR Resin applications for flexible film packaging
CIRCA™ Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Resins help manufacturers increase recycled content in flexible packaging while supporting circular economy plastics. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyethylene film, CIRCA™ Recycled LDPE and LLDPE Resins deliver reliable quality, consistent processing, and a dependable North American supply.
Backed by Dow’s technical expertise and third-party certified through the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) PCR Certification Program, CIRCA™ Resins help customers develop high-performing PCR flexible packaging with confidence.
Browse CIRCA™ Resin grades from Dow
CIRCA™ T-LD Post Consumer Resin
A 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR), low-density polyethylene resin designed for flexible film applications that require a balanced combination of properties while advancing circularity goals.
CIRCA™ T1-LD Post Consumer Resin
A 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR), low-density polyethylene resin designed for flexible film applications that require low gel and contamination levels and reliable processability while advancing circularity goals.
CIRCA™ T-LL Post Consumer Resin
A 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR), linear low-density polyethylene resin designed for flexible film applications that require a balanced combination of toughness, tear resistance, and processability while advancing circularity goals.
CIRCA™ T1-LL Post Consumer Resin
A 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR), linear low-density polyethylene resin designed for flexible film applications that require superior toughness, tear resistance, low gel and contamination levels, and reliable processability while advancing circularity goals.
Explore CIRCA™ PCR Resin applications
CIRCA™ PCR Resins are designed for a wide range of film applications that help increase recycled content while maintaining reliable processing and performance. Explore how CIRCA™ Resins support circular packaging solutions across industrial, transport, and consumer markets.
Trash Can Liner
CIRCA™ Recycled LDPE Resin helps create durable, flexible trash can liners with strong puncture resistance and dependable seal performance. Enables high levels of post-consumer recycled content for circular packaging initiatives.
Shrink Wrap Packaging Materials
CIRCA™ PCR Resins help produce shrink wrap films with excellent clarity, toughness, and consistent processing. Supports recycled content goals while providing reliable product protection during transport.
Stretch Wrap
CIRCA™ Recycled LDPE Resin supports stretch wrap films with dependable strength, cling, and load retention. Helps manufacturers increase recycled content without sacrificing packaging performance.
Film & Foam Packaging Materials
For film and foam packaging applications, CIRCA™ Resins offer dependable cushioning and processability to help manufacturers incorporate PCR content without compromising performance.
Tube Packaging
Suitable for select non-food packaging applications, CIRCA™ PCR Resins support industrial bottles, drums, and tubes with consistent processing and material performance while advancing sustainability goals.
Heavy Duty Shipping Sacks
Designed for demanding industrial applications, CIRCA™ PCR Resins provide the strength and durability needed for heavy-duty shipping sacks while increasing recycled content.
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INNATE™ Precision Packaging Resins
Focused on the needs of packaging producers, brands, and consumers, INNATE™ Precision Packaging Resins bring strength, stiffness, processability, blendability, and sustainability beyond traditional feedstocks.
REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins
REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins are elevating the quality of the waste value chain and securing a reliable, consistent source of high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for manufacturers and brands.
Learn about Dow’s approach to sustainable packaging
Dow helps advance the circular economy with sustainable packaging solutions, collaborating across the value chain.
Dow’s materials ecosystem unlocks the value of plastic and renewable waste, driving circularity and creating long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Pack Studios™ connects customers with Dow experts, testing facilities, and advanced equipment to accelerate innovation and bring tailored solutions to market faster.
Frequently asked questions
CIRCA™ Resins are Dow’s family of post-consumer recycled polyethylene resins made from 100% recycled flexible film waste. Designed for flexible packaging applications, they help increase recycled content while delivering reliable processing performance, consistent quality, and support for circular economy plastics.
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin is plastic material made from products that have already been used, collected, and recycled. These materials are processed back into resin pellets that can be used to create new packaging, helping reduce waste, lower reliance on virgin plastics, and support LDPE film recycling.
PCR resins are commonly used in flexible packaging, such as shrink wrap, stretch film, trash can liners, shipping sacks, protective packaging, poly mailers, and industrial films. They help brands increase recycled content while maintaining durability and performance requirements.
PCR resins support sustainability goals by increasing recycled content in packaging, reducing dependence on virgin fossil-based resources, and diverting plastic waste from landfills. They also help companies advance circular economy plastics strategies and meet recycled content targets across packaging portfolios.
Let’s discuss our recycled plastics resins offering and your application needs.