POGS, a leading innovator in audio solutions for young listeners, has partnered with INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, to utilize sustainable materials in their new range of children’s headphones. The new headphones, available in stores now, are made with the ECO version of Novodur®, a high-performance material from INEOS Styrolution.
POGS is committed to creating safe and durable headphones specifically for children. Their headphones feature advanced technologies that limit sound output to between 70 and 85 decibels, ensuring safe listening for developing ears. Additionally, POGS prioritizes sustainability and uses recycled materials in their products.
The Novodur P2H-AT, chosen for the new POGS headphones, is known for its easy processing, high impact resistance, and heat distortion properties, combined with a high-quality surface finish. The material is available in ECO versions containing 30%, 50%, or 70% post-consumer mechanical recycled ABS, offering a CO2 footprint reduction of 21%, 38%, and 57% respectively, compared to conventional Novodur P2H-AT.
Adam de Beer, Marketing Lead at POGS, stated, “We are dedicated to delivering products that ensure the safest audio experience for young listeners while minimizing environmental impact throughout our manufacturing processes. Our goal is to consistently utilize the highest quality, safest, and most sustainable materials in our products. INEOS Styrolution has proven to be a dependable partner in developing robust and durable solutions for our latest products: the Gecko 2, Elephant 2, and Turtle. We are pleased that this partnership has resulted in a plastic solution that aligns with our commitment to safety, durability, and sustainability.”
Dr. Christian Ruthard, Product Manager ECO EMEA at INEOS Styrolution, added, “We are particularly pleased to offer POGS an option that not only ensures a high-class surface appearance, but also allows for a variety of colours in the final product.”
The collaboration between POGS and INEOS Styrolution demonstrates the growing commitment to sustainable practices within the audio industry. This partnership highlights the potential for incorporating recycled materials into consumer products while maintaining high performance and quality standards. The new POGS headphones, featuring the sustainable Novodur® ECO materials, offer a safe and responsible listening experience for young listeners, contributing to a more environmentally conscious future.
