Cal Poly Chemistry Team Designs Ecofriendly Glue December 13, 2023 A professor and his student team at Cal Poly have developed a new kind of debondable glue that has been approved for a U.S. patent. Read More
BLUE LAKE PACKAGING: Plastic-Free Tape and Dispenser December 8, 2023 Blue Lake Packaging announces environmentally friendly alternative to traditional tape and tape dispensers.Read More
Henkel Aims to Reduce Its Plastics Footprint with New Packaging November 28, 2023 Henkel will relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio with recycled packaging across Europe.Read More
Adhesives in the Context of Paper and Cardboard Recycling – State of Play As we create design guidelines for fiber-based products, the role of adhesives must be considered. Isabelle Alenus November 27, 2023 Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits. Read More
Researchers at Newcastle University Develop a Reversible Glue November 22, 2023 Newcastle University engineers have invented a new glue that may change how we recycle plastic bottles and their labels.Read More
Bostik Relaunches Thermelt to Celebrate 40 Years of Innovation November 16, 2023 Thermelt is a non-reactive, solvent-free, and bio-based adhesive, consisting of rapeseed and castor bean derivatives. Read More
Releasing the Potential of Sustainable Products Recycling silicone release liners provides environmental and economic advantages as companies endeavour to reach sustainability goals. Mark Thompson November 15, 2023 Recycling silicone release liners provides environmental and economic advantages as companies endeavor to reach sustainability goals. Read More
Bostik is the 50th participant to join NEXTLOOPP in Its Mission to Create Food-Grade Recycled Polypropylene. November 13, 2023 NEXTLOOPP is a multi-participant project that aims to create food-grade recycled polypropylene from post-consumer packaging waste.Read More
The Impact Adhesives Can Have on PE Film and PET Packaging Recycling Streams and How to Address It Properly designed cold-seal and wash-off adhesives improve packaging recyclability levels and reduce stream contamination. November 10, 2023 Read about the key elements in recycling stream effectiveness and how those elements can make more recyclable packaging.Read More
Dow and Circusil Collaborate on Construction of Silicone Recycling Plant November 9, 2023 This facility, located in Kentucky, will recycle silicone waste streams from Dow’s U.S. operations. Read More