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On Friday June 12, 2009, Your Petrochemical News Online reported a story concerning a companies approach to preserving nature, and improving the quality of life in South America. Below is an excerpt of the story found at www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com:

“The commitment to sustainability in the creation of value is part of Braskem’s business and growth strategy, which operates in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Aligned to these principles, Braskem has been making the integrated management of its Health, Safety and Environment program, aiming to promote actions in a structured way to improve all of its environmental and social indicators.

The care with people, security, integrity of facilities and the environment protection are essential values to Braskem. For this purpose, it develops policies, programs and corporate norms spread among members and partners in order to ensure the fulfillment of priority values and consolidate company’s commitment to sustainable development. The significant development of Braskem’s eco-efficiency indicators since 2002, such as drops of 48% in volume of liquid effluents, 13% in water consumption, 1% in energy consumption and 66% of solid waste, prove the result of this effort.

The “Eco-Station” project developed a new purification method, different from existing processes. With the use of Moringa seed as vegetable organic coagulant, object of the proposed project, the use of other inputs is reduced or even extinguished, reducing costs and generating only a biodegradable mud. For this purpose, several tests with water, proving it’s safe to drink after being treated with Moringa; with mud, that ensured its non-toxicity; and with soil, where Moringa is cultivated, were made.”

-http://www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com/braskem%27s+environmental+programs+aims+to+preserve+nature+and+improve+life+quality_34020.html