Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology
Open Access

Creating sustainability through Green PE

JOINT EVENT ON 5^th International Conference on Bioplastics and 6^th World Congress on Biopolymers

September 07-09, 2017 | Paris, France

Maite Lazo Munoz

Bei Braskem Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Chem Eng Process Technol

Abstract :

This lecture intends to introduce Braskem�s sugar cane based polyethylene. Polyethylene derived from sugarcane based ethanol, produced in the center south region of Brazil, has a negative carbon footprint, meaning that from cradle to factory gate, the bio-based PE captures more carbon from the atmosphere than its production chain releases. The development of a traditional polymer that is recyclable and from renewable resources represents a step forward towards a low carbon circular economy. Furthermore, other important aspects such as sustainable sourcing, land use issues and examples of companies already adopting renewable and recycled PE will be shown.