The reusable bottles are made using biobased polyethylene from Braskem’s ‘I’m green’ portfolio. Both collaborators offer their experience in ‘stylish’ and ‘durable’ refillable design, all while incorporating ‘climate-friendly’ materials.

Other new product launches under the ‘I’m green’ umbrella include a new film made from sugarcane, manufactured using Machine-Direction-Oriented (MDO) technology with biobased polyethylene derived from ethanol. The film is said to produce flow packs, stand-up pouches, and MDO labels with enhanced stiffness, optical properties, and recyclability.

These films are produced in partnership with Braskem’s circular packaging design lab, Cazoolo, and converter FCO Group.

Also on display is a low-density polyethylene for blow-fill-seal processes, such as plastic ampoules with twist-off caps. Falling under the Medcol brand, it is targeted towards the pharmaceutical sector.

Apparently, the material meets regulatory requirements without the need for additives, and it improves both temperature resistance and flowability. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from 2023 places its carbon footprint at -2.27 kgCO²e per kg.

These innovations and more will be on display in Hall 6, Stand D27, at K Show in Düsseldorf.

Braskem is also providing live demonstrations at partner booths to showcase its strategic partnerships with machine manufacturers. This is hoped to highlight the value of combining equipment, processing methods, and polymer portfolios into ‘more efficient, forward-thinking solutions’.

Euro Machinery (Hall 11, I46), Dr. Boy (Hall 13, A43), and Carnevalli (Hall 16, C170) will all present Braskem’s polymers.

“K 2025 is the ideal platform to show how our innovations are ready for real-world application,” said Walmir Soller, VP Olefins/Polyolefins North America, Europe, and Asia. “We’re not just testing the market; we’re scaling up solutions that combine technical performance with environmental benefits.”