A comfortable and eco-sustainable new PE mask strap

Biopromotions, a young Dutch company operating in the field of biodegradable plastics, has teamed up with Braskem, the largest polymer manufacturer in the American continent, to develop an innovative mask strap that supports the mask’s elasticated loops, thereby removing excessive pressure from the ears and making the mask more comfortable to wear.

In keeping with its aim of minimising the environmental impact of its products, Biopromotions decided that Braskem’s I’m green^™ polyethylene was the most sustainable solution compared to other conventional alternatives. The raw material used for the PE is sugarcane, a source of renewable carbon (for every kg of I’m green™ polyethylene used, more than 5 kg of CO₂ is saved).

“Our aim was to come up with a design that could help avoid irritation for medical professionals, hence the mask strap which reduces the day-long strain around a nurse’s ears,” said Robert de Waal, managing director at Biopromotions.