Braskem America Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene (PP): A Sustainable Solution for the Restaurant and Snack Food Industries
Braskem (NYSE: BAK) has launched bio-circular polypropylene (PP), branded as WENEW, for the restaurant and snack food industries. This ISCC Plus certified product is derived from used cooking oil (UCO), promoting circularity and reducing fossil fuel reliance. The bio-circular PP maintains identical properties to traditional PP, ensuring seamless integration for clients.
Ideal for Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), retail food suppliers, and snack food companies, the product is suitable for food packaging, flexible packaging, and consumer goods. Braskem has partnered with suppliers to convert bio-circular feedstock into polypropylene, creating a sustainable loop. This initiative aligns with Braskem's ambition to be a leader in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction and carbon capture, aiming for a 15% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Braskem (NYSE: BAK) ha lanciato il polipropilene bio-circolare (PP), brandizzato come WENEW, per le industrie della ristorazione e degli snack. Questo prodotto certificato ISCC Plus è derivato da olio da cucina usato (UCO), promuovendo la circolarità e riducendo la dipendenza dai combustibili fossili. Il PP bio-circolare mantiene proprietà identiche a quelle del PP tradizionale, garantendo un'integrazione senza soluzioni di continuità per i clienti.
Ideale per i Ristoranti a Servizio Veloce (QSR), fornitori di alimenti al dettaglio e aziende di snack, il prodotto è adatto per imballaggi alimentari, imballaggi flessibili e beni di consumo. Braskem ha collaborato con fornitori per convertire materie prime bio-circolari in polipropilene, creando un ciclo sostenibile. Questa iniziativa è in linea con l'ambizione di Braskem di essere un leader nella riduzione delle emissioni di Gas Serra (GHG) e nella cattura del carbonio, puntando a una riduzione del 15% delle emissioni di ambito 1 e 2 entro il 2030 e alla neutralità carbonica entro il 2050.
Braskem (NYSE: BAK) ha lanzado el polipropileno bio-circular (PP), bajo la marca WENEW, para las industrias de restaurantes y comidas rápidas. Este producto certificado ISCC Plus se deriva de aceite de cocina usado (UCO), promoviendo la circularidad y reduciendo la dependencia de combustibles fósiles. El PP bio-circular mantiene propiedades idénticas al PP tradicional, asegurando una integración fluida para los clientes.
Ideal para Restaurantes de Servicio Rápido (QSR), proveedores de alimentos al por menor y empresas de snacks, el producto es adecuado para empaques alimentarios, empaques flexibles y bienes de consumo. Braskem se ha asociado con proveedores para convertir materia prima bio-circular en polipropileno, creando un ciclo sostenible. Esta iniciativa está alineada con la ambición de Braskem de ser un líder en la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) y la captura de carbono, con el objetivo de reducir en un 15% las emisiones de alcance 1 y 2 para 2030 y alcanzar la neutralidad de carbono para 2050.
브라스켐(Braskem, NYSE: BAK)은 식당과 스낵 산업을 위한 바이오 순환 폴리프로필렌 (PP)을 'WENEW'라는 이름으로 출시했습니다. 이 ISCC Plus 인증을 받은 제품은 재사용 쿠킹 오일 (UCO)에서 유래되었으며, 순환 경제를 촉진하고 화석 연료 의존도를 줄입니다. 바이오 순환 PP는 기존 PP와 동일한 특성을 유지하여 고객에게 원활한 통합을 보장합니다.
패스트푸드 레스토랑 (QSR), 소매 식품 공급업체 및 스낵 식품 회사에 적합한 이 제품은 식품 포장, 유연한 포장 및 소비재에 적합합니다. 브라스켐은 바이오 순환 원료를 폴리프로필렌으로 전환하기 위해 공급업체와 협력하여 지속 가능한 순환을 만들었습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 브라스켐이 온실가스 (GHG) 배출 감소 및 탄소 포집의 선두주자가 되겠다는 야망과 일치하며, 2030년까지 범위 1 및 2 배출을 15% 줄이고 2050년까지 탄소 중립을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Braskem (NYSE: BAK) a lancé le polystyrène bio-circulaire (PP), sous la marque WENEW, pour les industries de la restauration et des en-cas. Ce produit certifié ISCC Plus est dérivé de déchets d'huile de cuisine (UCO), favorisant la circularité et réduisant la dépendance aux combustibles fossiles. Le PP bio-circulaire conserve les mêmes propriétés que le PP traditionnel, garantissant une intégration fluide pour les clients.
Idéal pour les Restaurants de Service Rapide (QSR), les fournisseurs alimentaires de détail et les entreprises de snacks, ce produit est adapté à l'emballage alimentaire, à l'emballage flexible et aux biens de consommation. Braskem a collaboré avec des fournisseurs pour transformer les matières premières bio-circulaires en polypropylène, créant ainsi un cycle durable. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans l'ambition de Braskem de devenir un leader en matière de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) et de capture du carbone, visant à réduire de 15 % les émissions de portée 1 et 2 d'ici 2030 et à atteindre la neutralité carbone d'ici 2050.
Braskem (NYSE: BAK) hat bio-zirkulierendes Polypropylen (PP), das unter dem Markennamen WENEW angeboten wird, für die Restaurant- und Snacklebensmittelindustrie eingeführt. Dieses ISCC Plus-zertifizierte Produkt stammt aus gebrauchtem Speiseöl (UCO), fördert die Zirkularität und reduziert die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Brennstoffen. Das bio-zirkulierende PP behält dieselben Eigenschaften wie herkömmliches PP und gewährleistet nahtlose Integration für die Kunden.
Ideal für Schnellrestaurants (QSRs), Einzelhandelslebensmittelanbieter und Snackproduzenten ist das Produkt geeignet für Lebensmittelverpackungen, flexible Verpackungen und Konsumgüter. Braskem hat mit Lieferanten zusammengearbeitet, um bio-zirkulierendes Ausgangsmaterial in Polypropylen umzuwandeln und so einen nachhaltigen Kreislauf zu schaffen. Diese Initiative steht im Einklang mit Braskems Ziel, ein führender Anbieter bei der Reduktion von Treibhausgasemissionen (GHG) und der Kohlenstoffbindung zu werden, mit dem Ziel, bis 2030 die Emissionen der Bereiche 1 und 2 um 15 % zu reduzieren und bis 2050 die Kohlenstoffneutralität zu erreichen.
- Launch of innovative bio-circular polypropylene (PP) derived from used cooking oil
- ISCC Plus certification for the new product
- Identical properties to traditional PP, ensuring seamless integration for clients
- Suitable for various applications in food packaging and consumer goods
- Aligns with company's goal to reduce GHG emissions by 15% by 2030
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Braskem's introduction of bio-circular polypropylene (PP) marks a significant shift in the plastics industry towards sustainability. By utilizing used cooking oil as a feedstock, the company is not only reducing reliance on fossil fuels but also creating a closed-loop system for the food service industry. This innovation aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly materials in consumer-facing sectors.
The mass-balance approach ensures that the bio-circular PP maintains identical properties to traditional PP, which is important for seamless adoption by converters and end-users. This could potentially accelerate market penetration without requiring significant changes in existing manufacturing processes. However, the success of this product will largely depend on its cost-competitiveness against conventional PP and the willingness of major QSR chains to pay a potential premium for sustainability.
Braskem's ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
Braskem's bio-circular PP represents a noteworthy advancement in plastic sustainability, addressing multiple environmental concerns simultaneously. By repurposing used cooking oil, this innovation tackles the issues of waste management and resource depletion in one stroke. The circular economy approach not only reduces the carbon footprint associated with PP production but also provides a solution for the disposal of used cooking oil, which is often a challenging waste stream for the food service industry.
The ISCC Plus certification lends credibility to Braskem's claims, ensuring that the product meets international sustainability and carbon certification standards. This is important for transparency and consumer trust. However, it's important to note that while this product reduces fossil fuel use, it doesn't eliminate plastic waste at the end-of-life stage. The true environmental impact will depend on the scale of adoption and the development of appropriate recycling infrastructure for these bio-circular plastics.
Braskem's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions aligns with global climate goals, but the
Derived from used cooking oil, Braskem’s new mass-balanced Bio-Circular PP represents a significant step towards a circular economy, helping to displace fossil fuels
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Braskem’s bio-circular PP is designed to promote circularity in the food industry by repurposing UCO. This approach not only reduces the reliance on fossil fuels but also supports environmental sustainability. Bio-circular PP is identical to traditional PP in properties and performance, ensuring a seamless transition for our clients.
Bill Diebold, Vice President, Braskem America Polyolefins, stated, “Our bio-circular PP is currently being supplied to various converters which support the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. Ideal users include QSR chains, retail food suppliers, traditional restaurants, and snack food companies especially those seeking to enhance circularity from their cooking oil usage. This versatile material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, flexible packaging (such as films), and consumer goods.”
Bio-circular PP addresses critical environmental concerns by displacing fossil-based sources of propylene and promoting circularity. UCO is collected and repurposed upstream to produce certified bio-circular ISCC Plus propylene. Braskem has partnered with several suppliers in the value chain who, through their production facilities, convert bio-circular feedstock into polypropylene, creating a sustainable loop. As a mass-balanced product, Braskem’s bio-circular PP retains the same properties and performance as traditional PP, allowing continuous integration into existing downstream converter production and end-of-life recycling processes.
“The launch of our bio-circular PP marks a pivotal moment in pursuing sustainability within the restaurant and snack food industries. By adopting this innovative solution, companies can play a crucial role in promoting circularity and reducing their environmental impact. Join us in embracing a greener future with bio-circular polypropylene,” commented Courtney Keller, Sustainability Commercial Manager, Braskem America.
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