Sustainability - Articles - Page 26 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Massachusetts Ranked Most Energy-Efficient State

November 27, 2013

Energy efficiency measures are thriving in state capitals around the U.S., with several states taking major steps that have improved their ranks.

RadTech Announces Two New Hires

November 18, 2013

RadTech recently announced two new hires to assist membership and extend UV/EB outreach efforts.

Regulatory Review: Holistic Environmental Regulation

Lifecycle assessments will likely play a major role in future environmental regulations.

Michael Schmeida

November 1, 2013

One argument many industries have against environmental regulation has been that it often ignores a holistic view of a product and instead focuses on only one attribute (e.g., volatile organic compounds, or VOCs).

Ensuring Floor Covering Sustainability

“Green” floor coverings are only as environmentally friendly as the adhesives and other materials used in their installation.

Robert Kravitz

November 1, 2013

Floor covering manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing coverings, both hard and soft, that are healthier for building users because they have less impact on the environment.

Advancing Adhesives: Finding Adhesive Solutions

A collaborative approach to adhesive product development between manufacturers and clients can ensure regulatory compliance.

Kristin Dispenza

November 1, 2013

"Faster, better, cheaper” — does this slogan capture the nature of your customers’ demands?

Strategic Solutions: State-of-the-Industry Report

Recovery in the U.S. continues on solid footing, with the construction sector finally showing solid signs of growth.

Daniel S. Murad

November 1, 2013

2013 can only be characterized as the first year in the recent past where all was quiet on the front lines of the adhesives and sealants industry—especially as compared to the significant volatility the industry has been experiencing since the beginning of the 2008 recession.