Martin Clemesha
BRASKEM, Netherlands
Title: I’m greenTM PE: paving the way for sustainable plastics
Biography
Biography: Martin Clemesha
Abstract
This lecture intends to introduce Braskem???s sugar cane based polyethylene. Polyethylene derived from sugarcane based ethanol, produced in the center south region of Brazil, has a negative carbon footprint, meaning that from cradle to factory gate, the biobased PE captures more carbon from the atmosphere than its production chain releases. The development of a traditional polymer that is recyclable and from renewable resources represents a step forward towards a bio-circular economy. Other important aspects such as sustainable sourcing, land use issues and some examples of applications will be shown. Finally, a glance to Braskem???s R&D programs in the renewable chemicals field will be shared.