A bio-based PE stretch film has been launched, improving environmental performance by 30%.

Release time:2022-07-28


Braskem, a leading global chemical company, announced the successful development of a PE stretch film containing 30% bio-based materials. This product maintains the strength of traditional stretch film while reducing carbon emissions by 30%.

Technical Highlights:

Utilizes polyethylene extracted from sugarcane ethanol, reducing reliance on petroleum-based raw materials.

Tensile strength and puncture resistance are comparable to traditional PE stretch film, suitable for heavy-duty packaging.

Certified recyclable by the European Union, and can be processed within existing recycling systems.

Market Applications:

Currently, this product has entered the European and North American markets and has attracted attention from logistics giants such as Amazon and DHL. Production capacity is expected to expand to 100,000 tons/year by 2025.

Industry Impact:

This breakthrough marks a significant step towards sustainable development for PE stretch film and may become a new industry standard in the future.