Performance Polymers

Stories - Rethinking Plastics Together

We’re passionate about rethinking plastics in a way that benefits both industries and the planet. Dive into the stories below to see how we’re reimagining the entire lifecycle of plastics – how we MAKE, USE, and RECYCLE them – empowering you to be part of a sustainable future.

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Kia EV3

Revolutionizing Eco-Friendly Automotive Design

Inside the car: the unique potential of automotive recycling

With several pilot projects, BASF demonstrates how automotive waste can be transformed into valuable materials and returned to a closed loop within the automotive industry.

Image of BASF's chemical site in Ludwigshafen, Germany

Full REDcert² Certification in Europe

All European production sites of BASF Performance Material are certified to support circularity in plastics.

BASF’s portfolio for electrolyzer parts includes Ultrason® grades for frames, gaskets and separator membranes.

Photo: BASF

Scaling up of Green Hydrogen Production

Discover how Stargate Hydrogen is enabling durable alkaline water electrolyzers with BASF’s Ultrason^®S.

A shoe with spring vibes of Elastopan® SpringPURe – created by Desma and BASF.

Photo Elastopan®SpringPURe

Lightweight PU Innovation for Next-Gen Footwear

Discover how Elastopan^®SpringPURe is transforming footwear design by combining low-density polyurethane with exceptional durability and comfort.