Collaboration with Dow and New Energy Blue to develop renewable plastic materials from corn residue

First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics across fast-growing end-markets

Published 1 year ago | About a 0 minute read

Image: Dow

MIDLAND, Mich., May 25, 2023 -- Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) and New Energy Blue announced a long-term supply agreement in North America in which New Energy Blue will create bio-based ethylene from renewable agricultural residues. Dow expects to purchase this bio-based ethylene, reducing carbon emissions from plastic production, and using it in recyclable applications across transportation, footwear, and packaging.

Read the full release here.