Continental creates key fob made with bio-sourced plastic

German automotive parts manufacturer Continental has created a sustainable key fob which uses 100% bioplastic for its outer casing.

This new product has been developed in order to target a "non-fossil oil based" shell cover, fulfilling environmental sustainability requirements. Derived from natural and renewable sources, this newly developed plastic is completely recyclable at its end of life.

The castor plant used to manufacture this bioplastic easily grows on arid soil without using additional water or causing environmental destruction. As an innovative product, the sustainable key fob was also officially nominated for the German Sustainability Awards for 2024.

By 2050 at the latest, and together with all of its partners in the value chain, Continental wants to make the idea of a circular economy a reality and fully close all products and resource cycles.