BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany, joins the Plastics Council, a leading global plastics industry leader. WPC drives the development of globally relevant industry issues such as plastic use, efficient waste management and marine litter disposal Program and so on.
Raimar Jahn, president of BASF's Performance Materials, explained that BASF has long been involved in initiatives to address global challenges and the entire value chain, such as 'Clean Up'. "The goal of our international program is to prevent plastic particles from being left in the environment at will , "John said." Joining WPC is a way to further engage in creating a future world that offers everyone a better quality of life. "
James Seward, WPC Chairman and LyondellBasell Vice President, Welcomes BASF to Become a New Member to Help WPC Achieve Sustainability Results for the Plastic Industry and Society Worldwide According to WPC, the industry's statement to the Global Plastics Association on marine litter solutions Under the joint efforts of all quarters around the world to investigate and control marine litter around the world, and now 70 plastic associations in 35 countries have signed this agreement. The latest progress report lists the world 260 projects completed or in progress.
In addition, BASF is a member of the American Chemistry Council and an associate member of the WPC dedicated to a more sustainable, recyclable and resource-efficient economy. WPC does not replace national plastics associations. Instead, it does its job Focusing on solutions that require global or at least multisectoral solutions, these broad actions can be implemented in all regions for companies in all markets, such as BASF, to make the clean environment clean and for the recycling economy and the future contribution.