Austria, Germany and Belgium recycled the largest proportion of municipal waste in Europe in 2010, according to the European Environmental Agency (EEA).
QUESTION: In the manufacturing world, the recycling of materials and the use of “green” materials are popular trends that are increasingly coming under legislative pressures. What about the recycling of adhesives and sustainability in the adhesives industry?
Ahlstrom recently announced a new initiative for recycling silicone-coated paper release liners used by the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) label industry.
The global consumption of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging will grow to almost 19.1 million tons by 2017, according to a new market study from Pira International.
In this fiercely competitive environment, it is important to stay ahead of the curve on external uncertainties that could shape the future market landscape.
Sustainability is a subject that is often raised by potential customers. How should we target new product development or promote existing products to demonstrate that we are addressing their concerns?
