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The Circular Economy and the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

“Closing the loop” of product life cycles benefits the environment, the economy and society.

January 2, 2019

The European Commission is committed to transforming Europe's economy into a more sustainable one and enhancing the circular economy.

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Water-Based Adhesive Market Makes Top News

Predictions about the water-based adhesives market garnered the most clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

December 17, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Ashland Facility Receives Sustainability Award

The company’s Ohio team reportedly reduced solvent waste disposal with the installation of a single-stage vacuum distillation unit to recover spent solvent for reuse.

December 14, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced Ashland’s facility in Ashland, Ohio, as the recipient of this year’s Sustainability Award and the Silver Performance Improvement Award.

3M to Include Sustainability in All New Products

The new requirement is reportedly the first goal of the company’s new sustainability focus that CEO Mike Roman announced Nov. 15.

December 11, 2018

3M recently announced that, starting in 2019, all new products it launches will be required to have a Sustainability Value Commitment.

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INEOS’ Ashland Business Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, INEOS announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

Teresa McPherson

December 3, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

PPG Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Award

PPG’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ program aims to protect and beautify the neighborhoods where PPG operates around the world.

November 26, 2018

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the British Coatings Federation.

SOCMA Announces Performance Improvement Award Winners

Silver Performance Improvement Awards will be presented to nine facilities.

November 21, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards.

Consolidated Biofuels to Build New Facility for Green Polyols

The plant will produce polyols, which will be marketed by its green chemistry division Meadow Polymers.

October 24, 2018

Consolidated Biofuels Corp. recently announced it has received funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

Covestro to Host THINC30 Summit

THINC stands for transforming, harnessing, innovating, navigating and collaborating for a purpose-driven, sustainable future by 2030.

August 24, 2018

Covestro LLC will host its THINC30 Summit for the second year in a row.

Ecolabeling in Turkey

The ecolabel system starts with reviewing the procurement of raw materials

Joan Mantini

January 10, 2018

In an effort to enable consumers to identify environment-friendly products, as well as to encourage energy efficiency, waste minimization and sustainable products for manufacturers, a Turkish organization has created an ecolabel certification system.