Bio-based PE Shrink FilmFRANKFURT -- Bolloré has launched the first ultrathin packaging shrink film on a basis of green polyethylene called B-Nat®. It was developed to offer most attractive shelf presentation and the optic properties were optimized. It is also a good product for multi-packing applications due to his cohesion strength.
Green PE Contributes in Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Although I’m green™ PE is a drop in solution for many applications, with Bolloré and its specialty films, it was quite a bit different. Bolloré worked hard to adjust its process to develop B-Nat® with Braskem’s grades and has already achieved 40% renewable content.
- The production of I’m green™ Polyethylene contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- For every kg of I’m green™ Polyethylene used in Bolloré’s ultrathin packaging shrink film more than 4.5 kg of CO2 is saved.
Martin Clemesha, Technical Sales, Renewable Chemicals, said:
“The development of B-Nat® was an important first step that needs early adopters to give us the confidence that we are on the right direction and allow us to develop with Bolloré the next generation with even higher renewable content. In fact, I am sure this will be one more success case where an already sustainable product adds to its value proposition by shifting from fossil to renewable.”Environmental Impact
Jean-François Glez, R&D manager, Bolloré Packaging, said:
“Bolloré has always considered the environmental impact of its packaging films as a priority.
- Our first target was linked to source reduction: As a result, our ultra-thin shrink film range is made with a specific multilayer bio-oriented process in order to down gauge with enhanced performance.
- The second target was to recycle the plastic waste: Our shrink film waste can now be reprocessed in the polyethylene stream (number 4).
- The third target was to reduce the carbon footprint of the film: Our R&D division has worked to find a sustainable alternative to fossil material and has chosen the green PE of Braskem.
- After a series of successful customer trials, B-NAT film is now available to the market.”
About Bolloré Group and Packaging Films Division
Founded in 1822, the Bolloré Group figures among the 500 largest companies in the world. Thanks to a diversification strategy based on innovation and on international development, it now holds strong positions in all its activities around three business lines, Transportation and Logistics, Communication, Electricity Storage and solutions. In 2015, Bolloré represented over 58.000 employees world-wide and a turnover of 10.824 million euros.
The Plastic Films Division has grown to be among the worldwide leaders in the field of ultra-thin packaging shrink film through innovation and technical resources. The Bolphane® range of films is designed to serve diverse market segments and provide solutions for the most demanding packaging requirements. Globally marketed, Bolphane® products are available across all 5 continents. A committed team and a large partner-network will provide you with the best service.
About Braskem
Braskem is one of the largest thermoplastic resins producer in the Americas, with annual production volume of over 20 million tons, which includes other chemical products and basic petrochemicals, with annual revenue of R$54 billion. Driven by its purpose of improving people’s lives and creating sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics, Braskem is present in more than 70 countries, has around 8,000 team members and operates 41 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Germany and Mexico, the latter in partnership with the Mexican company Idesa.
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