Sugarcane based polythene

A UK supplier of polythene products has met with the Brazilian embassy in London in a bid to forge a match funding partnership around sugarcane based polythene that has huge potential to improve both countries’ green credentials as well as Brazil-UK trade relations.

Polythene UK has held talks with the Brazilian embassy to put forward its case for the promotion of a carbon neutral bio-based polythene that offers the potential to greatly reduce the impact of carbon emissions created through polythene production.

The sugarcane polymers used in the production of the polythene are supplied by petrochemical giant Braskem, which has headquarters in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Polythene UK is looking to secure political backing from the Brazilian embassy to try and promote the use of sugarcane polymers as an environmentally friendly solution that will boost both Brazil and the UK’s green credentials, contributing towards carbon emissions reduction targets.

James Woollard, MD of Polythene UK, met with Counsellor Liliam Chagas of the Brazilian Embassy in London on the 8 January 2016. Following a lengthy discussion, Counsellor Liliam expressed keen interest in the proposal, which has been put forward for consideration.

As part of the consideration process, the Brazilian embassy has agreed to host a roundtable event, which looks to see representatives from a variety of firms and industry bodies including Polythene UK, Polystar Plastics, Duo Plastics, Group Barbier, Braskem, Polydist, the Carbon Trust, DEC, the Co-Op and Marks & Spencer, get together to discuss the concept of sugarcane based polythene and establish a plan of action to promote its use as an environmentally friendly alternative to oil-based polymers.

James Woollard says: “The meeting was extremely constructive. Counsellor Liliam and her team were very impressed with the proposal and seemed to fully grasp the potential that sugarcane based polythene can offer to improving carbon emissions, while also improving trade between Brazil and the UK.”

“During the course of the discussion, Counsellor Liliam kindly offered to host a round table discussion which will see key industry stakeholders discuss the concept and look to create a workable plan that will see it become one of the market leading polythene solutions. We’re extremely optimistic following our conversation and will continue to talk with other industry partners and government contacts as we look to drive the process forward.”

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