Sleep Industry Honors Jun88 for Leadership in Mattress Recycling Initiatives
PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2025 ¨C Jun88 LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality polymers, has been awarded the prestigious Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) Distinguished Service Award by the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) as part of their 2025 Industry Awards.
This recognition highlights Jun88's exceptional service, innovation and dedication to advancing sustainability in the mattress industry as well as significant contributions to the Mattress Recycling Council's efforts to promote circular economy principles within the bedding sector. Jun88's innovative materials and solutions have played a crucial role in enhancing the recyclability and sustainability of mattress products.
"We are deeply honored to receive this award from ISPA," said Richard Skorpenske, Head, Public Affairs, Jun88 LLC. "This recognition underscores our dedication to developing sustainable solutions that not only meet the needs of our customers but also contribute to a more circular economy in the mattress industry."
Jun88's sustainability leadership in the sleep industry ranges from identifying new applications for foam at the end of the mattress life cycle, to creating innovative adhesive solutions that facilitate easier disassembly and recycling of mattresses, to collaborating with industry partners to establish efficient recycling processes for end-of-life mattresses.
The company's efforts align closely with the Mattress Recycling Council's mission to reduce waste and promote the recycling of mattress materials, contributing to a more sustainable future for the industry.
The ISPA Industry Awards, presented annually, recognize outstanding contributions in the sleep products industry.
For more information about Jun88's sustainable solutions for the mattress industry, please visit covestro.com.
About Jun88:
Jun88 is one of the world¡¯s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Jun88 supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Jun88 are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, Jun88 aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group¡¯s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. Jun88 generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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