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Known for its constant innovations that ensure sustainable practices, the company reformulates the composition of its 20-liter bottles using post-consumer recycled resin from Braskem
Moove, a global lubricants and base oil company, responsible for manufacturing and marketing Mobil™ lubricants, has been constantly evolving, developing processes and initiatives that prioritize ESG premises and commitments. In line with the purpose of “Moving people and businesses in the right way for everyone”, the company considers environmental aspects in all stages of its production processes and now presents a new technology for its 20-liter drum, which becomes produced with post-consumer recycled resin from Braskem. This initiative contributes to the reduction of plastics in the environment and guarantees the completeness and quality of the product and packaging.
Post-consumer recycled resin, known as PCR resin (post-consumer recycled, in English), is produced from plastic waste that is properly disposed of and sent to the recycling process. A pioneer in the use of this raw material in lubricant packaging, Moove joined forces with Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, and Raízes, a national company that manufactures bottles, to generate positive impacts in economic and sustainable terms through this innovation. . “The 20-liter bottle is produced with 40% PCR resin. The use of this plastic resulted in a 6% decrease in Moove's total virgin plastic consumption”, explains Marilia Goldschmidt, Mobil™ Brand Marketing Manager.
The use of post-consumer recycled resins contributes significantly to the reduction of waste in the environment. Starting the use of PCR in the second quarter of 2022, it is estimated to reach, this year, approximately 500 tons of recycled plastic. The plastic used in this technology comes directly from the Jogo Limpo Institute – an association of manufacturers or importers of lubricating oil that performs the reverse logistics of used plastic packaging – thus closing the cycle of this product.
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At Braskem, the project is also recognized as an action of great importance for the company, which, like Moove, is dedicated, on a daily basis, to building a more sustainable future. “This project reinforces Braskem's commitment to sustainable development, in addition to demonstrating the quality and diversity of applications of our PCR. We are proud to promote partnerships with companies from countless segments, uniting different links in the production chain and closing the circle of the circular economy”, says Américo Bartilotti, director of Braskem's packaging and consumer goods business.
To put the new 20-liter drums on the streets, Moove relied on the experience of Raízes, responsible for transforming Braskem's PCR resin into the first drum with recycled material on the domestic market, through the use of multilayer technology, which intersperses independent layers of virgin material and PCR in the same product. To ensure total satisfaction of the end customer, tests were carried out on the filling line, stacking, storage and long-distance shipping, all of which were carefully and successfully approved by Moove's quality department, with Raízes monitoring.
Moove continues to test new drums and flasks and this is another step that the company takes, following its commitment to maintain sustainable practices in all its processes. In 2005, the company pioneered the launch of “Troca Inteligente”. The use of bulk lubricants provides many advantages ranging from savings to environmental protection. Since its launch, millions of plastic packages have already been discarded. In addition, the main products of the Mobil™ brand, such as the Mobil Delvac™ product line for trucks, the preferred brand for truck drivers, now invests in this recycled packaging technology.
About Braskem
Focused on people and sustainability, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. The 8 Members of the petrochemical company dedicate themselves daily to improving people's lives through sustainable chemical and plastic solutions. Braskem has an innovative DNA and a complete portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for various segments, such as food packaging, civil construction, industrial, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, among others. With 41 industrial units in Brazil, USA, Mexico and Germany, the company exports its products to Clients in more than 71 countries.
About Move
Moove, the Brazilian multinational of the Cosan Group, is one of the largest producers and distributors of lubricants and base oils in Brazil, with a presence in 11 countries, in the Americas (Brazil, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay) and Europe (United Kingdom Kingdom, Portugal, France and Spain). It develops products and services specialized in lubrication that are essential to move and provide greater efficiency in industrial equipment and commercial and passenger vehicles.
About the Mobil™ lubricant brand
Mobil™ lubricants are present in the most diverse market segments. Whether taking astronauts into space, moving all industrial sectors, moving crops from agricultural land, land, air and sea freight, moving cars, motorcycles and trucks. Above all, moving people. Therefore, the brand is in constant movement with its consumers, contributing to the evolution of their trajectories, towards new achievements. After all, if it has movement, it has Mobil™.
About Play Clean
The Jogo Limpo institute is an association of manufacturers or importers of lubricating oil. It is the management entity responsible for carrying out the reverse logistics of plastic packaging of used lubricating oil and used or contaminated lubricating oil (OLUC). Jogo Limpo is completely free for retail generators and has a Sectorial Agreement signed with the Ministry of the Environment.
Source: Jamila Araujo Via Mosaike
