18/03/2026
Congratulations to BMW Group on the launch of the new BMW i3 as the second Neue Klasse model.
At Plastix A/S, we are proud that our PCR material, Oceanix®, helps demonstrate how discarded maritime fishing nets and ropes can be transformed into high-value recycled raw materials for BMW's premium Neue Klasse cars.
BMW highlights a holistic sustainability approach in the vehicle, with approximately 30% secondary materials in the overall vehicle and the use of 30% recycled maritime plastic from used fishing nets and ropes in the engine cover and storage compartment.
This sends an important signal to the market. The future of automotive sustainability will not be driven by electrification alone, but also by real progress in circular materials, design for recycling, and lower-carbon supply chains.
A strong step by BMW in showing that circularity is becoming an integrated part of next-generation premium vehicle design.
Thanks to Mr. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of BMW AG, and the BMW team for their continued leadership and commitment to sustainable innovation.
BMW’s official launch is available here: https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/en/live-streaming/text/18-03-2026-11-00-AM-CET-DESIGN-PREMIERE-BMW-i3-15865.html
Watch the webcast of the Design Premiere of the new BMW i3.