Braskem announced a project to evaluate an investment in producing carbon negative bio-based polypropylene (PP) in the U.S. The project would utilize its proprietary technology to convert bioethanol into physically segregated bio-based PP. The company is exploring partnership opportunities for this project with several clients, brand owners, and suppliers.

Mark Nikolich, Braskem America CEO, commented, "Building on our core technology and market leadership, we are actively evaluating a project to produce the world's first bio-based polypropylene on an industrial scale to support our ambitious sustainability objectives and deliver tangible solutions to our clients."

Braskem announces project to evaluate production of bio-based polypropylene.

"As an established leader in the innovation and production of bio-based materials, we have seen the demand for Braskem's bio-based materials grow significantly since our initial product launches," Nikolich continued. "This new U.S.-based project would not only serve a growing market for sustainable solutions but also reduce Braskem's reliance on fossil feedstock."

The U.S. is home to the largest ethanol industry production in the world and consists of ample technology, infrastructure, and supply availability for a project in the polymers' value chain.

Braskem's bio-based PP would be a drop-in solution that has the same technical properties and recyclability found today in its current PP portfolio, with the additional benefit of a negative carbon footprint. Its bio-based PP is expected be a first-of-its-kind solution to address brand owners' and OEMs' transition to a more sustainable future.