Reimagining the end-of-life processes

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Our client Castrol are currently looking for innovative ideas, technologies, solutions, and new approaches, to support their Castrol business in reimagining the end-of-life processes for both plastic packaging of their lubricant products OR used lubricant oils.

Application Deadline
June 21st, 2021
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Summary

Background

Castrol lubricants for automobiles and motorbikes are trusted for their high performance and quality by manufacturers, drivers and riders. Castrol also makes lubricants for many other applications on land, sea and in the air.

bp acquired Castrol in 2000 and has maintained the brand’s commitment to performance, innovation and collaboration. Today, Castrol products are sold in more than 150 countries. We strive to be the liquid engineering and technology partner for today’s reality and tomorrow’s opportunity, creating innovative solutions for a world in motion.

Challenge

Our client Castrol are currently looking for innovative ideas, technologies, solutions, and new approaches, to support their Castrol business in reimagining the end-of-life processes for both:

A) the plastic packaging of their lubricant products to reduce / prevent plastic waste

and/or

B) the used lubricant oils in order to drive the re-use of fluids to achieve circularity

The intention is to work with our business partners that utilise these products to promote sustainability, care for the planet and help deliver bp’s net-zero aims.

What's in it for you?

Castrol are open minded. For individuals, a successful collaboration could result in you being credited as an expert through their external events and activities, or ultimately becoming part of the wider bp group. Likewise, for organizations, it could be the basis of a partnership or joint venture to co-develop and bring an idea to market.

This is a global challenge and open to individuals, freelancers, industry and universities alike. Solutions can be at any stage, from early inception to market-ready.

If you have expertise, or are developing solutions in the above, please click "Apply" to submit your expertise/solution to the Network.