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BASF is committed to driving sustainable solutions through innovative technologies that address environmental challenges. One of the key initiatives is the ChemCycling® project, which focuses on creating a circular economy for plastics by utilizing chemical recycling methods. This approach involves converting plastic waste and end-of-life tires into pyrolysis oil, which is then integrated into BASF's production processes. By employing a mass balance approach, BASF ensures that the recycled feedstock is attributed to their products, allowing them to maintain the same quality and performance as those made from traditional fossil resources. This initiative not only helps in reducing plastic waste but also contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional production methods.

In addition to its efforts in plastic recycling, BASF has made significant advancements in catalysis and adsorbent technologies. The company recently received the 2023 Edison Patent Award for a novel lead-free adsorbent that effectively removes impurities from petrochemical processing streams. This environmentally friendly solution enhances the purity of high-value petrochemicals, which are essential for producing plastics and other materials. BASF's focus on sustainable innovations in both chemical recycling and catalysis underscores its commitment to combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, ultimately enabling customers across various industries to meet their sustainability goals.

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BASF Corporation is the largest affiliate of BASF SE and the second largest producer and marketer of chemicals and related products in North America. BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future. They combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.BASF Corporation operates more than 100 production and research and development sites throughout North America and operates Verbund sites in Geismar, Louisiana and Freeport, Texas. At Verbund sites, production plants, energy and material flows, logistics, and site infrastructure are all integrated.

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