A Joined-Up Approach to Adhesives and Sustainability
Tape and adhesive manufacturers are working to enhance the sustainability of their products, but collaboration throughout the supply chain and beyond is also critical.
While media headlines over the past 18 months have been largely dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on environmental impact and climate change has never been far away. More recently, it has come to particular prominence ahead of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference that will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as the extreme weather conditions experienced by several U.S. states.
For most businesses, sustainability has already been high on their agendas for many years. Such a focus is not being driven solely by legislators or the actions of climate activists. Consumers are increasingly finding a voice too, and they are voting with their purchasing decisions, demanding and seeking out sustainably designed products. For this reason, sustainability benefits are no longer a “nice-to-have” option but have become a “must-have” requirement.