Braskem defines initiatives in favor of the Circular Economy

Braskem has defined a series of global initiatives to boost the Circular Economy in the production chain of plastic products. The actions aim at the development of partnerships with customers in the development of new products to expand and facilitate the recycling and reuse of plastic packaging, especially those for single use.

The document entitled "Braskem's Positioning in Circular Economy" also includes the advance of investments in new renewable resins of origin, such as Green Plastic, made from sugarcane, and support for new technologies, business models and systems collection, screening, recycling and recovery of materials. The company commits itself to reporting the progress of these initiatives in its Annual Report.

The initiatives also include promoting the engagement of consumers in recycling programs through conscientious consumer education actions, the use of life-cycle assessment tools, and support for actions to improve solid waste management to prevent garbage disposal in the seas.

In addition to these initiatives, Braskem has committed to working to ensure that all plastic packaging is reused, recycled or recovered by 2040. At the same time, the company has also assumed a voluntary commitment that all its industrial units adopt the best practices for further reduce the loss of pellets (raw material for the production of plastic packaging) in their processes by 2020.

To learn more about Braskem's position in Circular Economy, visit www.braskem.com/circulareconomy .