Competence in Plastics - Brochure - BASF Plastics Portal

In the transport sector, plastics allow the construction of lighter vehicles,
with resulting fuel savings and a reduction in emissions.
In the building industry, high performance insulating materials made
from plastic help reduce heat loss in houses and substantially reduce
oil and gas consumption. Low energy houses will soon be the norm.
They not only economize on raw materials but also reduce the output
of carbon dioxide.
But not only durable plastic articles help to conserve resources. In the
field of packaging in particular, the use of other materials often consumes
more energy and has a greater impact on the environment. As
their performance increases, plastics will be used even more widely
and will meet the desired packaging requirements while requiring even
fewer resources.
Plastics are likely to become established wherever they are more ecoefficient
than other materials or where they open up completely new
applications. They help achieve sustainable development and the opportunities
are far from exhausted. New ideas are now required to overcome
ingrained attitudes.
BASF is making its contribution by developing increasingly effective
plastics that can be produced with less energy and that satisfy the high
demands of customers and consumers as well as reducing the burden
on the environment.
The facts certainly speak for the benefits of plastics. But perhaps you
have questions about BASF products or about the environmental performance
of plastics in general. If so, please feel free write to us or give
us a call – we would be happy to provide you with more information
and hear your ideas, wishes and comments.
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