Braskem, the leading company in the thermoplastic resins segment in Latin America and second largest Brazilian industrial company owned by the private sector, announces production of the first internationally certified polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol, using competitive technologies developed at the company’s Technology and Innovation Center. The certification was conducted by a leading international laboratory, Beta Analytic, which certified that the product contained 100% renewable raw materials. This international groundbreaking development by Braskem is aligned with its technological and innovation strategy and its commitment to fostering sustainable development, fulfilling the expectations of both Brazilian and international society for initiatives that contribute materially to reducing the greenhouse effect.
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