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Braskem develops hearing protector packaging with 50% recycled resin content

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem, working with 3M and MagSac Embalagens, has developed flexible packaging for 3M's 1100 and 1110 hearing protectors using 50% post-consumer recycled resin from its Wenew portfolio. The solution cuts the packaging's carbon footprint by an estimated 24% versus a virgin-resin version while keeping quality and durability. It is described as the first flexible packaging of this type in Latin America with 50% PCR content, and it can use about 180 metric tons of post-consumer recycled material annually.

Why it matters

Demonstrates growing demand for post-consumer recycled polymers in flexible packaging, supporting Braskem's Wenew circular offering and aligning with EU PPWR and California SB-54 recycled-content requirements.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem, 3M, MagSac Embalagens
Chemicals	post-consumer recycled resin, plastic resin
Capacity	approximately 180 metric tons per year of post-consumer recycled material
Timing	2026-09-25
Partners	3M, MagSac Embalagens
End uses	packaging for hearing protectors (3M 1100 and 1110 models), flexible packaging

Market context

Flexible packaging is typically made from polyethylene and polypropylene films, which protect products, extend shelf life and keep packaging lightweight. Post-consumer recycled resin, or PCR, is plastic recovered from used consumer products and reprocessed into new feedstock. Demand for PCR in flexible packaging is driven mainly by consumer goods, healthcare and personal care brands that face brand-owner recycled-content targets and retailer sustainability commitments. Converters and brand owners increasingly need recycled grades that match virgin resin performance in sealing, strength and clarity, which can be difficult to achieve. Supply of high-quality PCR depends on collection and sorting infrastructure, so suppliers with established recycling networks can meet specification-grade demand more reliably. Regulatory recycled-content rules in Europe and parts of the United States are pushing brand owners to qualify such materials sooner, which tends to support prices for certified recycled grades relative to commodity virgin resin.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem marks 16 years of renewable ethylene production at Triunfo plant

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem's renewable ethylene plant at the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex in southern Brazil has reached 16 years of operation since 2010, with more than 4.6 million tons of CO2 removed by using sugarcane-based ethanol as feedstock. The plant now has an annual capacity of 275,000 tons, 37% above the original 2010 projection. Its ethylene feeds bio-based polyethylene, EVA and polyethylene wax, sold under the I'm greenT bio-based portfolio with more than 40 grades across over 40 countries.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem
Chemicals	ethylene, ethanol, polyethylene, EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), polyethylene wax, CO2
Capacity	275,000 tons per year of renewable ethylene, 37% higher than originally projected
Location	Triunfo Petrochemical Complex, Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil
Timing	2010 (operations began), 2026-09-24
End uses	packaging, footwear soles, adhesives, cosmetics

Market context

Ethylene is one of the largest-volume petrochemical building blocks, used to make polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate and many other polymers. Polyethylene goes into flexible and rigid packaging, films, and containers, while EVA is used in footwear soles, adhesives, hot-melt systems, and cosmetic and personal care applications. Demand for these downstream products generally tracks consumer goods, food packaging, and construction activity. Bio-based ethylene is made from ethanol rather than naphtha or natural gas, so it offers a route to lower fossil-carbon content in finished polymers without changing their performance or processing behavior. Brand owners with sustainability targets increasingly seek such drop-in materials, which can support premium pricing relative to conventional grades. Because the ethanol feedstock is tied to agricultural supply and sugarcane markets, producers of bio-based ethylene also carry exposure to feedstock price swings. Operating capacity of this kind adds to the limited pool of renewable ethylene globally.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem supplies bio-based polyethylene for Innovak’s circular mattress line

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem is supplying its I'm green bio-based polyethylene, made from sugarcane, for Innovak's ELO+ circular mattress line, which uses ZeeFlex expanded polyethylene technology to replace part of the polyurethane foam. According to the solution's life cycle assessment, the mattress delivers 12% lower environmental impact and reduces product weight by 2.1 kg versus the conventional model. Each ton of renewable material replacing a fossil-based alternative avoids about 5 tons of CO2e emissions. The solution was showcased at Equipotel in São Paulo, targeted at the hospitality sector.

Why it matters

Adds a renewable resin outlet in long-life durable goods such as mattresses, supporting bio-based polyethylene demand and showing foam substitution with expanded polyethylene can cut weight and emissions in bedding.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem, Innovak
Chemicals	bio-based polyethylene, expanded polyethylene (EPE), polyurethane (PU) foam
Timing	September 22, 2026, September 15 to 18 (Equipotel)
Partners	Innovak
End uses	mattresses, hospitality sector, durable goods

Market context

Polyethylene is one of the most widely produced commodity plastics, used in films, packaging, pipes, and molded goods, and its bio-based grades are made from renewable feedstocks such as sugarcane ethanol rather than fossil naphtha or natural gas liquids. Demand for bio-based versions is driven by brand owners and buyers seeking lower carbon footprints and by regulations that reward recycled or renewable content. Expanded polyethylene is a foam technology that competes with polyurethane foam in cushioning and bedding applications. Polyurethane foam is widely used in mattresses, furniture, and automotive seating, and its production relies on isocyanates and polyols derived from petrochemicals. Substituting part of that foam with a lighter polyethylene-based material can reduce product weight and, depending on the material mix, lifecycle emissions. Shifts like this matter to resin suppliers because durable goods such as mattresses offer long-life applications for renewable polymers, which can diversify outlets beyond short-life packaging.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem’s Cazoolo Lab Halves Circular Packaging Development Cycle to Two Years

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem's Cazoolo circular packaging design lab has shortened the packaging development cycle from four years to two in projects it has conducted, measured from initial briefing to store-shelf launch. Early-stage concept-to-prototype work that once took 12 to 18 months is now structured in about two weeks, with prototypes completed in roughly 45 days. The lab has connected more than 1,100 companies and contributed to more than 70 solutions, and a Danone, Graham Packaging and Amazu dairy beverage packaging project achieved an 8% weight reduction.

Why it matters

Faster circular packaging development could accelerate adoption of Braskem's recycled-content resins, biocircular solutions and bio-based polyethylene in consumer packaging across the value chain.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem, Cazoolo, Danone, Graham Packaging, Amazu, Wenew, LLYC
Chemicals	recycled-content resins, chemicals, biocircular solutions, I'm greenT bio-based polyethylene
Timing	2026-09-17, four years of operation, five-day sprint, approximately two weeks, about 45 days
Partners	Danone, Graham Packaging, Amazu
End uses	circular packaging, dairy beverage packaging

Market context

Polyethylene is one of the most widely used plastics, found in films, rigid containers, bottles and flexible packaging, and it is the main polymer family behind many food, beverage and household packaging formats. Demand is driven largely by consumer packaging, including dairy, beverage and personal care, where brand owners face growing pressure to include recycled content and lower-carbon materials. Bio-based and recycled-content resins are typically chemically similar to fossil-based grades, which lets converters use them in existing equipment, though they often carry price premiums tied to feedstock availability and certification. Packaging design choices such as lightweighting and material switching affect how much resin is needed per unit and how quickly new grades reach shelves. Shorter development cycles can therefore speed the qualification of new resin grades, shifting volume among suppliers and influencing how quickly circular materials gain share against conventional resins.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem Reaches Two-Thirds of 2030 Emissions Cut Target Through Decarbonization

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem has already achieved more than two-thirds of its goal to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 15% by 2030, through its Industrial Decarbonization Program, which has reduced more than 1.2 million tons of CO2e per year. The Vesta Project in ABC Paulista replaced steam turbines with high-efficiency electric motors and a hydrogen-rich residual gas cogeneration plant, cutting about 100,000 tons of CO2e annually. At Triunfo, biomethane supplied by Ultragaz partly replaces natural gas, and the PVC plant in Marechal Deodoro now uses eucalyptus biomass for steam.

Why it matters

Lower-carbon feedstock and energy switches at PVC and petrochemical sites reduce emissions intensity, which may matter to customers and buyers weighing climate regulation and industrial energy costs.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem, Ultragaz
Chemicals	CO2e, biomethane, natural gas, eucalyptus biomass, PVC, hydrogen-rich residual gas
Capacity	More than 1.2 million tons of CO2e per year reduced; Vesta Project about 100,000 tons CO2e per year; Marechal Deodoro about 150,000 tons CO2e per year
Location	ABC Paulista region (Vesta Project), Paulínia, Triunfo Petrochemical Complex (Rio Grande do Sul), Marechal Deodoro (Alagoas)
Timing	2021, 2027, 2030, 2020, 2026-09-15
Partners	Ultragaz

Market context

Braskem is one of the largest producers of polyethylene and polypropylene in the Americas, and it also makes PVC, a polymer widely used in pipes, window profiles, cables and medical packaging. Demand for these resins tracks construction, packaging, automotive and consumer goods activity, so producers face pressure to lower emissions intensity as customers and regulators increasingly look at the carbon footprint of plastics. Switching process steam from fossil fuel to biomass, using biomethane in place of natural gas, and electrifying drive systems are common routes for petrochemical plants to cut Scope 1 emissions without changing product specifications. Such moves do not add supply on their own, but they can help producers meet buyer requirements for lower-carbon grades and reduce exposure to volatile natural gas and carbon-related costs. Buyers and investors often watch these programs for signs of how cost structures may evolve across resin producers over the coming years.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem christens Blissful Future naphtha vessel for its shipping fleet

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem held the christening ceremony in China for the Blissful Future, a LR1-class vessel that becomes the third liquid-transport ship in the Braskem Trading & Shipping naphtha fleet. The 228-meter ship carries about 89,500 cubic meters and is designed to cut CO2e emissions by roughly 30% versus the fleet average. The fourth vessel, Bold Future, is scheduled for delivery in January 2027, and the completed series will move 40% to 50% of Braskem's naphtha import demand on the USGC-Brazil route.

Why it matters

Braskem's expanded dedicated naphtha shipping capacity on the US Gulf Coast–Brazil route strengthens its feedstock logistics and lowers the emissions intensity of its naphtha imports.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem, Braskem Trading & Shipping
Chemicals	naphtha, ethane
Capacity	Approximately 89,500 cubic meters cargo capacity; 228 meters length; series to transport 40% to 50% of Braskem's naphtha import demand
Location	China (christening ceremony); route between the United States Gulf Coast and Brazil
Timing	2026-08-26, January 2027

Market context

Naphtha is a light petroleum fraction that serves as a key feedstock for steam crackers, which convert it into ethylene, propylene and other olefins. Those building blocks feed polyethylene, polypropylene, and a wide range of plastics, packaging, automotive parts and consumer goods, so demand for naphtha tracks the health of these downstream polymer markets. Because many producers depend on seaborne imports, the reliability and cost of shipping naphtha across long routes such as the US Gulf Coast to Brazil directly affect feedstock economics. Dedicated tanker capacity can reduce schedule risk and give a buyer more control over supply timing. Vessel modernization is also becoming a factor in procurement, as lower-emission ships can help importers meet customer and regulatory expectations on carbon intensity across the supply chain.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Braskem Supplies 69 Tons of Resins for Interplast 2026 Machinery Demonstrations

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Braskem is supplying about 69 tons of resins for live machinery demonstrations at Interplast 2026 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, running August 25 to 28. The resins will be processed on extrusion, injection molding and blow molding equipment from manufacturers including Engel, Arburg, Haitian and Romi, with distributors Activas, Mais Polímeros and Piramidal also offering them at the fair. The showcase features fossil-based, renewable and recycled grades, including I'm greenT bio-based metallocene polyethylene.

Why it matters

Showcasing bio-based metallocene polyethylene, made from renewable feedstock, for food-contact packaging signals wider converter access to lower-carbon polyethylene grades alongside conventional and recycled options.

Key facts

Companies	Braskem
Chemicals	polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, bio-based polyethylene, recycled resins
Location	Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Timing	2026-08-25, 2026-08-28
Partners	Rulli Standard, Carnevalli, HGR Extrusoras, Haitian, Engel, Yizumi, Eurostec, Tsong Chern, Romi, Arburg, Activas, Mais Polímeros, Piramidal
End uses	plastics processing, packaging, food-contact packaging

Market context

Polyethylene is one of the most widely produced commodity plastics, used mainly for flexible and rigid packaging such as films, bags, bottles and food containers, as well as for pipes and consumer goods. Demand tends to follow packaging consumption, which is closely tied to food, beverage, healthcare and e-commerce activity. Metallocene polyethylene is a grade made with single-site catalysts, which gives tighter molecular control, better film strength and clarity, and often allows thinner gauges. Converters processing these resins on extrusion, injection molding and blow molding lines care about consistent melt behavior and performance on their equipment, so trade shows with live machinery trials help them compare grades before buying. Bio-based polyethylene is made from renewable feedstock such as sugarcane ethanol, so it is chemically identical to fossil-based polyethylene but carries a different carbon profile. Recycled resins add another option, and brand owners increasingly ask for mixed sourcing across these routes.

Source: official release on braskem.com.br. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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