Breakthrough for BASF in using plastic waste as a resource

13/12/2018
Chemicals manufacturer BASF has announced success in its first attempts to manufacture new products from chemically recycled plastic waste.

It said it believes this development can help reduce the amount of plastic waste.

Chief technology officer, Dr Martin Brudermüller, said: “We are using plastic waste as a resource. In this way, we are creating value for the environment, society and the economy.”

He said BASF has joined forces with partners throughout the value chain to establish “a working circular model”.