Braskem’s Groundbreaking Step Towards a Greener Future

check this out! Braskem’s EVA Recycling Technology Research Partnership has just bagged a whopping $504,000 grant from the REMADE Institute. This partnership is all about supporting the U.S. shift towards a Circular Economy, and it involves big names like Braskem America, adidas, Allbirds, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The goal? To find a sustainable way to recycle ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) for the footwear industry.

Kimberly McLoughlin, Principal Engineer at Braskem, is super stoked about this. She says that Braskem and REMADE are totally on the same page when it comes to building a more sustainable future. They’re all about creating a carbon neutral circular economy and are super passionate about R&D-driven innovation.

REMADE Institute is all about making industrial-scale materials production and processing more eco-friendly. They’re focused on reducing energy and carbon emissions, and they’ve selected 14 projects, including Braskem’s, for a total funding of $9.8 million. That’s a big win for sustainability!

Braskem’s project is all about reducing waste from cross-linked EVA, which is used in shoe midsoles. They’re developing a dynamic crosslinking technology to make the material more recyclable. Nabil Nasr, REMADE’s CEO, is all about cleaner production and a circular economy. He’s confident that Braskem’s project will bring the U.S. closer to its energy conservation and emissions reduction targets.

The circular economy is all about minimizing waste and maximizing the value of resources. It’s not just good for the environment, but it also opens up new business opportunities and supports innovation and job creation.

REMADE’s research projects aim to achieve some impressive goals, like reducing primary feedstock consumption, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is crucial because manufacturing accounts for a huge chunk of U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By embracing the circular economy, REMADE is helping the U.S. manufacturing sector stay competitive while working towards clean energy goals.

REMADE is doing some amazing work to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. They’re all about developing innovative technologies, creating jobs, and reducing energy and greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a big step towards a more sustainable future.

So, if you’re interested in learning more about REMADE and their projects, head over to www.remadeinstitute.org. This is some exciting stuff, and it’s great to see companies like Braskem leading the way towards a greener, more sustainable future!