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No. Just as the petrochemical resin, PE Green is 100% recyclable and, indeed, is recycled normally exist in current processes. Because PE is a green material high-value, the recyclability is a very important feature, because enables the reuse of material on numerous occasions. This durability is also required in several applications, eg, automotive, canisters, boxes and toys. Moreover, the fact that PE does not biodegrade green causes CO2 captured during the cultivation of sugar cane remains fixed throughout the lifetime of plastic.

Yes According to the definition of European Bioplastics (www.european-bioplastics.org) plastics produced from renewable sources are considered bioplastics.

No. The mechanical properties and processability of PE green are identical to those presented by the petrochemical resin. Thus, the use of green PE in place in the petrochemical not involve any difference in the process parameters.

The green PE has the same versatile applications of polyethylene petrochemical hence can be used in the same processes and the latter segments. To better breakdown of the portfolio of PE grades available in green, consult the product catalog.

Polyethylene is a polymer composed of ethylene and, often, some co-monomers are also part of its composition. Ethylene Braskem produces green that is 100% renewable source. The EP will have a green renewable content level as the percentage of green ethylene in its composition. The current portfolio contains Braskem PE green bars of HDPE with> 96% renewable content and LLDPE> 84%.

The only difference is in its raw material. The EP is a petrochemical polymer obtained from ethylene based on fossil oil derivative and is produced with PE green green ethylene obtained ethanol from sugar cane, 100% renewable source. This means that the PE Green capture CO2 from the atmosphere from the photosynthesis of cane sugar. In its final state, the PE Green and petrochemical have exactly the same properties techniques and appearance.

The validation is possible by conducting the test timing of the isotope carbon-14 product. This analysis is quite accurate and standardized by ASTM D6866. Braskem conducted this analysis with the PE Green through the laboratory Beta Analytc U.S. (www.betalabservices.com).

Braskem carries out testing of carbon dating by Beta Analytic (www.betalabservices.com) as ASTM D6866, in all production lots of green PE. The results of these tests must meet the specifications contained in the certificate of analysis of the product that is sent to its customers.

The LCA analysis of HDPE Braskem's green space held by the Foundation Eco (www.espacoeco.org) showed result of 2.5 kilograms of CO2 captured and fixed per kg of green HDPE. The test was performed considering the cycle from the planting of cane sugar to manufacture PE Green. This was carried out with theoretical data of the ethylene plant green and providers of alcohol and will be reviewed during 2011 with actual production data.

The code of conduct for suppliers of ethanol Braskem is an initiative in line with its commitment to act in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Its basic principle is to improve continuous and respect the laws of Brazil, inspired by best practices described in the Environmental Protocol the State of São Paulo, in the Global Compact and the National Commitment to Improve Working Conditions in Sugar Cane. In this way, the suppliers of ethanol Braskem undertakes to respect and follow the good business practices outlined in this document with respect to fire, biodiversity, good practice environmental, human rights and labor, and analysis of the product life cycle.

No, definitely. Three main reasons for this answer easily: 1) agro-ecological zoning prohibits the Brazilian culture in native forests, among them Amazon and Pantanal; 2) The climate of Amazonia is totally unsuitable for growing sugar cane; 3) The producing areas of cane sugar in 2000 ze located 2,500 km away from the Amazon, which physically impossible any kind of impact. For details, visit UNICA - www.unica.com.br.

No, definitely. Currently Brazil has 340 MM hectares of arable land, 65% occupied for cattle. Only 1% of the land is devoted to ethanol production. Moreover, in Sao Paulo, where it rises 70% sugarcane in the country, the practice of using legumes for soil nitrogenização during crop rotation, makes with 15% to 20% of cane-producing areas are devoted to the cultivation of soy, beans and peanuts, supporting the market supply of food. For details, visit UNICA - www.unica.com.br.

Braskem will consume around 460 million liters of ethanol per year for the production of 200 thousand tons per year of green PE, which represents about 1.8% of Brazilian production.

The productivity of sugarcane in Brazil is approximately 82.5 tons / ha (1ha = 1 football field). Based on this, will be need approximately 65 000 hectares of cane to get sued for the amount of ethanol production PE Green. This area represents about 0.02% of arable land in Brazil.

I'm greenTM is the brand that identifies the biopolymers produced by Braskem. Furthermore, I'm greenTM was also created to give voice to our customers' products, supporting a clear, original and intelligent communication sustainable value in their present materials. The use of'm greenTM should be conducted in accordance with standards stipulated by Braskem and bodies in each region.