“The future of compostables in packaging” BBIA Conference “The future of compostables in packaging” BASF certified compostable and soil-biodegradable products in a circular economy Celmira Susana Sousa Global Market Development Biopolymers London, 19 June 2019

ecovio® - applications and solutions Organic waste bags F&V bags / shopping bags Agricultural film Flexible packaging Rigid packaging Coated board and paper Particle foam 10.08.2019

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Results Comparative Life Cycle Assessment – Showing environmental benefit Study set-up Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Results Contributions from Environmental Impact Categories Customer Benefit Transportation of 1,5 kg tomatoes from supermarket to home & disposal of 1.4 kg food waste BASF ecovio® no bag paper virgin PE 50 µm virgin PE 12 µm Independently reviewed by 10.08.2019

Compostable F&V bags value Multiple-use bags: Food transportation Good mechanical properties Food storage Provide extended shelf-life Food waste collection Increased organic waste collection Higher biogas potential 10.08.2019

Compostability has an environmental benefit in specific applications! This is reflected in European legislation for e.g. bags. Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (EN13432) Mandatory bio based content: 40% in 2018; 50% in 2020; 60% in 2021 Italy From 2020: Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (EN13432) Spain Legislation draft for 2020: Mandatory compostability for very light bags Bio based content Austria Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (home compostability) Mandatory bio based content: 40% in 2018, 50% in 2020, 60% in 2025 France Walloon: Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (home compostability) Mandatory bio based content: 40% Belgium For packaging and bags, the UK & European standard BS EN13432 OK Home Compost UK 10.08.2019