Braskem, together with partners from the chemical and plastics industries, will donate thermoplastic resin, which can enable the production of more than 60 million masks or more than 1 million aprons. The company will also provide material for manufacturing packaging for 750,000 liters of liquid and gel alcohol, and for 500,000 cans (containers for gel alcohol used in hospitals). In addition, 10,000 boxes of hypochlorite for dilution or use as bleach and more than 150,000 plastic bags for hospital waste.
“COVID-19 poses a challenging situation for our society and we believe that unity is a fundamental part of overcoming this moment. Our company has a clear purpose of improving people’s lives and it could not be any different now. Through partnerships with our value chain, members of a sector that is important for the Brazilian economy and the country’s development, we are joining forces to enable the delivery of essential items for the public health system and for communities”, says Jorge Soto, the company’s Director of Sustainable Development.
