Expanded Capacity for Recyclable Bio-based PE

Braskem America announces expanded production capacity for its I'm green bio-based PE, a drop-in, plant-based biopolymer suitable for multiple packaging applications.

Anne Marie Mohan
Nov 12, 2025
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