Annette Hoellebrand
BASF introduces first new class of public health insecticide for malaria prevention in more than 30 years
Press Release / BASF has received a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) for Interceptor® G2, a long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net (LN) based on chlorfenapyr. Chlorfenapyr is a completely new insecticide class for combating mosquitoes for public health. This is the first WHO recommendation for a product based on a new insecticide class in more than 30 years. Working with the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in a collaboration lasting over a decade, BASF’s scientists successfully repurposed chlorfenapyr to be effective on mosquito nets and meet stringent WHO performance thresholds for public health. - 5 years ago
BASF joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation initiatives for circular economy
Press Release / Membership focuses on “Circular Economy 100” and “New Plastics Economy” initiativesBASF is committed to a circular economy approach across its value chain and within its products Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 4, 2017 – BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, today announced its membership of two Ellen MacArthur Foundation programs, to further advance its existing circular economy solutions. - 5 years ago
Water-based inks and adhesives as a valuable contribution to sustainability in flexible packaging
Press Release / - Water-based Joncryl® and Epotal® offer less environmental impact at similar costs and performance compared to solvent-based technologies- Eco-Efficiency Analysis (EEA) proves a reduced carbon footprint for water-based inks and adhesives of about 15% - 5 years ago