Working toward a CO2-free future
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green polyethylene

A new, plant-based material derived from sugar cane

Braskem Sogreen

About our products

The world's only manufacturer
of recyclable, environmentally-friendly polyethylene derived from sugar cane,
biopolyethylene (non-biodegradable resin)

Green polyethylene is a recyclable, environmentally-friendly biopolyethylene derived from sugar cane, manufactured exclusively by Braskem (located in Brazil).
Based on bioethanol, a raw material derived from sugar cane, biopolyethylene contributes to carbon neutrality by serving as an alternative to petrochemical polyethylene, without sacrificing the benefits and physical properties of traditional plastics.

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Manufacturing process

  • Braskem possesses the technology for converting bioethanol, a material derived from sugar cane, into polyethylene. And it possesses agency rights in Asia.

  • After manufacturing biopolyethylene, the manufacturing flow is the same
    as for petrochemical polyethylene

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The care we take toward the environment

Compared to petrochemical-derived PE,
significant reductions in CO₂ are possible.

Because the raw materials for green PE come from plant-based sugar cane, which absorbs CO2 through photosynthesis during its growth process, it achieves an offset of the CO2 generated during the manufacturing flow. According to a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) conducted by a research company in Brazil, their evaluation was that ▲3.09 tons of CO2 were effectively reduced per manufactured ton of green PE.

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Product features

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  • Reduction in CO2 emissions

    The use of green polyethylene in your products will make it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 70% compared to petrochemical-derived polyethylene.

  • Improving brand values

    In today's society, where environmental issues are receiving increased attention, utilizing biomass plastics allows companies to showcase their commitment to protecting the environment.

  • Recyclable

    Because the raw materials for green PE are derived from recyclable sugar cane, by recycling your products after use, you can achieve a significant contribution towards a more sustainable society that is less dependent on petrochemical products.

  • Utilization of plant resources

    By utilizing plant-derived raw materials, we can achieve a diversification of resources, without depending on fossil fuels.

  • Highly versatile

    Green polyethylene has physical properties similar to petrochemical-derived polyethylene, making it possible to bioconvert products using existing facilities.

Examples of applications

All products that can be produced using petrochemical polyethylene can also be manufactured using green polyethylene, a material which has been progressively adopted in a various fields, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food, and household goods.

  • ボトル容器
    BOTTLE Bottles, containers
  • 包装
    PACKAGE Packaging
  • レジ袋
    PLASTIC BAG Disposable store bags
  • 食品容器
    FOOD CONTAINER Food containers
  • カトラリー
    CUTLERY Cutlery
  • PE手袋
    POLYETHYLENE GLOBE PE gloves