EcoFlakes – Sustainable, High-Performance Polymer Additives from ACI Group

Driving sustainable innovation in polymer materials

At ACI Group, we believe sustainability and performance should work hand-in-hand.

That’s why we’re proud to be the exclusive UK supplier of EcoFlakes – a flagship range of recycled polymer additives that help manufacturers, engineers, and local authorities achieve measurable carbon reduction without compromising material quality or process efficiency.

Most industries and public infrastructure projects are moving towards circular economy targets and Scope 3 carbon reporting. EcoFlakes offers a practical route to more sustainable production, combining technical reliability, regulatory compliance, and proven CO₂ reductions.

What are EcoFlakes?

EcoFlakes are high-purity sustainable polymer additives derived from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials.

They are designed to enhance or replace virgin polymer additives in a wide range of applications, delivering equivalent or superior results in dispersion, stability, and workability.

Each flake is carefully processed for uniform particle size, thermal stability, and consistent performance, making EcoFlakes ideal for manufacturers seeking to enhance sustainability without compromising performance.

Key features of EcoFlakes:

• Upcycled from verified, traceable polymer waste streams

• Compatible with PP, PE, PET, and other polymer systems

• Excellent dispersion and process stability

• Proven mechanical strength and flexibility under load

Source: EcoPals GmbH

Sustainability benefits

EcoFlakes is more than a recycled additive; it’s a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic that delivers measurable results.

• Reduces carbon footprint – cuts emissions compared with virgin polymer production

• Adds value to the waste stream – turns recovered plastic waste into a valuable material asset

• Supports circular economy goals – aligns with the EU Green Deal, ISO 14001, and REACH framework

• Lifecycle efficiency – validated in Live Labs 2 trials for road materials, demonstrating significant CO₂ savings and extended product lifespans

By integrating EcoFlakes, manufacturers can demonstrate real progress towards net-zero targets while improving their environmental compliance.

Technical and application data

EcoFlakes are engineered for cross-sector versatility, providing additive performance across multiple polymer processing techniques.

Typical applications

• Asphalt and road surfacing materials – validated as a polymer-modified bitumen (PMB)-equivalent modifier in UK Live Labs 2 trials, offering performance parity with traditional polymer-modified binders at a lower carbon cost

• Flexible and rigid packaging films

• Moulded components and industrial parts

• Coatings, adhesives, and composite systems

Processing compatibility: Works seamlessly within PP, PE, PET, and multi-polymer environments using standard compounding and mixing methods.

Source: EcoPals GmbH

Partnering with ACI Group

ACI Group doesn’t just supply materials, we collaborate with you to create sustainable value.

Our technical experts work directly with R&D teams, manufacturers, and sustainability leads to tailor EcoFlakes formulations for specific applications, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and ROI. 

And you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with full end-to-end traceability and documentation, supporting your reporting obligations every step of the way.

Together, we can turn innovation into measurable results.

Let’s accelerate your supply chain

Talk to our technical team about how EcoFlakes can reduce your carbon footprint, strengthen material performance, and help your business transition to a truly circular polymer economy.