Articles Tagged with ''recycling/recyclability''

HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.

Exploring Renewable Carbon-Based Raw Materials for Adhesives and Sealants

Producers of adhesives and sealants can reduce their carbon footprints by turning to materials based on renewable carbon sources, but obstacles remain.

Susan Sutton

March 18, 2021

As consumers around the world increasingly focus on ways they can help alleviate climate change, manufacturers (and their suppliers) are exploring myriad options for making their processes and products more sustainable—and thus more attractive to these eco-conscious end users.

Adhesives in Sustainable Consumer Goods

Adhesive manufacturers must support consumer brands as they pursue their sustainability goals.

Susan McNichols

February 24, 2021

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in 2018 summarizing the effects of a 1.5°C warming of the planet.

Ashland Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative and United Nations Global Compact

More than 1,000 businesses are working with the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their emissions in line with climate science.

February 11, 2021

Ashland is joining the global movement of leading companies and aligning operations with the aim of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Joins CELAB Sustainable Label Consortium

CELAB brings together companies across the matrix and liner industry value chain to address the wide variance in production processes and recycling capability in different markets.

February 4, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has joined the global consortium toward a Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB).

HENKEL: Hot- and Cold-Sealable Coatings for Packaging Applications

According to Henkel, these new products are certified as paper-recycling compatible and allow a new range of packaging designs.

December 29, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has expanded its RE range, which is “designed for recycling,” to include both hot- and cold-sealable coatings for paper.

RadTech North America Joins U.S. Plastics Pact

The U.S. Plastics Pact looks to define problematic or unnecessary packaging, working toward the increased use of reusable, recyclable, or compostable materials.

December 28, 2020

The UV+EB Technology Association has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative intended to drive significant systems change to create a path forward toward a circular economy for plastics in the U.S. by 2025.

Berry Global and Repsol to Boost Sustainable Circular Resins in Packaging

Repsol has reportedly certified all its petrochemical complexes to produce circular polyolefins under the ISCC PLUS certification.

December 23, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced an agreement with its longtime supplier, Repsol, to supply circular resins.

MONDI: Sustainable Polycoated Kraft Paper Release Liner

Mondi’s NextLiner uses a recycled base paper with a coating made from renewable resources.

December 1, 2020

Mondi recently announced that it has developed what it says is the world’s first sustainable polycoated kraft (PCK) paper release liner.

Mactac Joins Newly Founded CELAB Global Consortium to Promote Label Industry Recycling

Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) is an industry initiative comprising more than 30 companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for industry products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling.

November 20, 2020

Mactac recently announced its role as a leading member in the newly founded Circular Economy for Labels global consortium, which promotes recycling in the self-adhesive label industry.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.