BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020
In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.
At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings in hall 10, booth B43. According to BASF, solutions focus on the entire life cycle of the packaging products, from production and use to recovery options at the end of the service life.
In terms of production, BASF reports that the focus is on achieving process efficiency, product effectiveness, and reduced emissions through the use of alternative feedstocks. BASF is planning to showcase products made from bio-based raw materials obtained from responsible sources, as well as products made from recycled plastic waste. The use of alternative feedstock helps conserve fossil fuels, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and diversifies the product range. In addition, the mass balance approach reportedly ensures that more raw materials from organic waste and vegetable oils or plastic waste are used within BASF’s Verbund production system. Alternative feedstock is added at the very beginning of the Verbund production system and then allocated to the respective sales products using an independently certified method. The products are of the same quality and properties. Another showcased solution to reduce emissions are BASF’s water-based technologies. As an alternative to solvent-based technologies, they improve occupational health and safety while reducing the CO2 footprint.