Discover how TR Group helped turn Rhino’s recycled plastic guard programme into a verified carbon-saving success story, with independently certified 76% lower emissions and a model for sustainable fleet innovation.
It all started with a simple question from Fonterra’s Guy Cooper: “What are your guards made from?”
That question set off a chain of events leading to RHINO’s recycled plastic PL12063 mudguards — verified by Toitū Envirocare with a 76 % lower carbon footprint. When customers care, you act.
Rhino Guards – Tough on the Road, Kind to the Planet
Our mudguards are made from up to 100% recycled plastic, with a UV8 rating for ultimate fade resistance. Through closed-loop recycling, we reduce waste and carbon footprint—delivering strength, sustainability, and a smarter choice for transport.
From humble beginnings, the future for RHINO guards made from recycled plastic now has a number of options. To demonstrate our ambition and commitment to innovation, we are outlining the options we are working on to stimulate discussion and work with interested customers.
Our plastic guard recycling programme is an industry-leading system, driven by our goal of reducing waste and lessening our environmental impact. We need your help to follow all requirements.
A collaboration between leading manufacturing and transport companies keep hundreds of plastic truck mudguards out of the landfill.
A few months on from Truck Show X, here’s what’s really driving decarbonisation in fleets and manufacturing – consumer demand, tightening regulation, and carbon measurement that’s now standard practice across supply chains.
Our GM Will Samuel joined Toitū, the Climate Leaders Coalition / Sustainable Business Council, and the Institute of Directors for a panel on sustainability at board level. Here’s what stood out — and how it connects to our own journey.
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Home › Knowledge Index › Before Specifying Fleet Mudguards A fleet mudguard specification should do more than nominate a material or part number. It should
Home › Knowledge Index › Plastic vs Stainless Steel Mudguards Plastic and stainless steel mudguards can both be used on trucks and trailers, but they
RHINO mudguards are engineered for long-term performance. While they may cost more upfront, their durability, UV resistance, and manufacturing quality can reduce maintenance, downtime, and replacement costs over the life of the vehicle.
Fonterra asked if they could return their end-of-life RHINO mudguards for recycling. The easy answer was no — but we pushed on. Here’s how RHINO and Vplas built a verified circular manufacturing loop with a 76% lower carbon footprint.
Rhino Black Mudflaps – Premium Flexible or Standard Plastic Built tough for New Zealand conditions, Rhino Mudflaps deliver durability, performance, and our black mudflaps provide
Rhino White Mudflaps – Premium Flexible or Standard Plastic Built tough for New Zealand conditions, Rhino Mudflaps deliver durability, performance, and a bright visual finish
RHINO becomes the first known manufacturer of heavy-truck and trailer mudguards to achieve an independently verified product carbon footprint, confirming a 76% CO₂ reduction compared to virgin-plastic guards through recycled plastic innovation.
Protect your self-steering axles with the RHINO Self Steer Guard — engineered for tight turns, rough roads, and long-term reliability. Available in plastic, stainless steel, and aluminium for 11R, low profile, mega single, and 19.5” tyres.
Rhino Group is gaining durability, longevity and value for money by specifying Rhino Guards’ plastic mudguards across its lease and rental fleets in Australia and New Zealand.
We are taking sustainability to a new level.
RHINO Guards with a carbon footprint. Independently verified.
A game changer for plastic in transport.
See our Rhino colour chart, or request physical colour swatches, allowing easy colour matching for plastic guards. UV8 colour rating explained.
This range of Rhino plastic light trailer mudguards are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene, all with
The full range of Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or
Rhino truck mudguards which are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene, all with UV protection. These guards
Rhino RV mudguards are known for high performance and safety. Mudguards are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene, all with UV protection. Available in recycled
Transport industry leaders Rhino Group and TWL have teamed up to launch a new initiative to help reduce heavy transport emissions and limit waste going to landfill.
Large sloping Rhino toolboxes which are known for high performance. Toolboxes are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or recycled mudguard plastic (black). Lids
Cheap mudguards cost more in the end. See how Rhino compares to injection moulded and thermoplastic guards.
Rhino toolboxes which are known for high performance. Toolboxes are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or recycled mudguard plastic (black), with an Alloy
Large sloping Rhino toolboxes which are known for high performance. Toolboxes are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or recycled mudguard plastic (black). The
Large sloping Rhino toolboxes which are known for high performance. Toolboxes are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or recycled mudguard plastic (black).
The full range of Rhino toolboxes which are known for high performance. Toolboxes are rotationally moulded from virgin high grade polyethylene or recycled mudguard plastic
