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Discover how we are driving #OurPlasticsJourney across all three phases of the product lifecycle (Make, Use, Recycle) forward – from the use of alternative raw materials in production to improving our plastics in the use phase, to various recycling solutions. Use the filters below to find your topics of interest.

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# USE

Shaping the Future: Transforming the Building & Construction Sector

Insulation boards made of Neopor^®– a key to affordable housing

# USE

State-of-the-art electrolyzer stacks for hydrogen production made with polysulfone

BASF’s Ultrason® S (PSU) in Alkaline Electrolyzers by Stargate Hydrogen: Performance Combined with Comprehensive Support

# RECYCLE

Sustainability starts at home

Recycling of garage door elements with PU

# USE

Breaktor by Eaton: unique circuit protection for electric cars with BASF’s PPA Ultramid® Advanced

Eaton and BASF collaborate to increase vehicle safety by functional integration and tailored material performance

# RECYCLE

Comfort meets sustainability

Meltable PU for high-class furniture

# USE

Preferred partners for more safety in BEVs: ElringKlinger’s ElroForm® TP-ECO with BASF Polyurethane

Revolutionizing battery safety with STM technology

# MAKE

Collaborative sustainable solutions from BASF and Siemens help Actemium reach industry goals

BASF's Biomethane-based plastics enable more sustainable circuit breakers

# RECYCLE

Chemical Recycling

From shredder to guide rail: Solvent-Based Recycling

BASF, Mercedes-Benz, and Poeppelmann teamed up to kick-off the next level in physical recycling: revamping the Polyamide 6 (PA6) fraction from the shredder residue of end-of-life vehicles (ASR). Using a special solvent-based recycling process, they turn this material into high-quality plastics that can be used in new car parts. Read more.

# MAKE

Emission reduction

Creating a closed-loop economy

Nypel RC grades can be formulated to contain virgin resins, additives, and fillers to support customers and applications in North America desiring recycled content.

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Industries and products

Products

Appliances

Energy efficient! Appliance materials from BASF. Our products for your innovations in household appliances e.g in kitchen.

Issues and Positions

Find our position papers on various plastics-related topics ready to download here.