A Unipac, one of the most complete polymer processing industries in Brazil, announces the resumption of production of rigid green packaging, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and its pioneering position in the packaging market.

"With this resumption, we expanded our portfolio of products with reduced environmental impact, serving not only the agribusiness segment, but also the automotive, logistics, food and electric vehicle segments. This reinforces our commitment to promoting a more sustainable future for everyone", says Mauro Fernandes, Commercial Director at Unipac. "In addition, we are committed to research and innovation, anticipating new green products soon, seeking to further expand our sustainable options", concludes Mauro.

Green packaging
These packages are produced from raw materials from renewable sources, specifically from ethanol derived from sugar cane , which during its growth captures CO2 from the atmosphere. Ethanol replaces, partially or completely, the petroleum normally used in the composition of packaging, contributing significantly to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources, thus contributing to the reduction of the "Carbon Footprint"(*) and playing a fundamental role in mitigation(**) of climate change. (HDPE I'm green™ bio-based from Braskem).

Another advantage is that these packaging can be produced using the same processes and recycled in the same way as conventional packaging, ending the life cycle in an environmentally sustainable way.

"Unipac is committed to strengthening the production chain in a more sustainable way, offering solutions that combine high performance and environmental responsibility. The company seeks not only to meet customer demands, but also to act to mitigate climate change", highlights André Silvestre, Sales Manager of the Packaging Segment at Unipac

Pioneering and Innovation
Unipac was a pioneer in 2012 by producing packaging with I' m green™ bio-based (HDPE) from Braskem. In August 2023, the company resumed this innovative journey, reintroducing these packages to the market. The close partnership with Braskem was fundamental to this success, allowing the development of packaging with high sustainability standards.

With plans to produce 1MI of packaging this year, distributed between 05 and 20L, and agreements already signed that foresee doubling the volume produced in 2024, Unipac stands out as an accredited pioneer in supplying this packaging to the agribusiness segment.

With the use of I'm green™ bio-based HDPE, Unipac is committed to promoting projects that seek to significantly reduce the carbon footprint.

(*) The "Carbon Footprint" assesses the environmental impact of human activities in relation to climate change. It helps to identify where the greatest contributions to GHG(***) emissions occur, enabling the adoption of strategies to reduce them. This may involve actions such as optimizing energy use, reducing waste, promoting more sustainable practices and choosing materials with a lower environmental impact.

(**) "Climate change mitigation" refers to the set of actions and strategies planned to reduce or minimize the impacts of human activities on the global climate. The objective of mitigation is to limit the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere, which helps to avoid or reduce the negative effects of increasing the Earth's average temperature.

(***) GHG (Greenhouse Gases): these are gases present in the atmosphere that have the ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation, thus contributing to the appearance known as the greenhouse effect. This leads to global warming and climate change. Some examples of GHGs include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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