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With growing awareness of environmental issues and stringent regulations, manufacturers are increasing their focus on balancing performance and sustainability in tape formulations.

Engineers from MIT and Freie Universität Berlin have developed a new type of glue that combines the waterproof stickiness of mussels' plaques with the germ-proof properties of mucus.

A biobased adhesive helps label manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals while also meeting their end-user requirements.

Afera is building horizontal collaborations with other European organizations to promote greater sustainability in the tape industry.

The new family of surfactants replaces traditional feedstocks without sacrificing performance. 

Original research in a new white paper from Avery Dennison explores how innovative pressure-sensitive labels help enable packaging circularity throughout the value chain.

Brenntag recently announced the inauguration of the first global CO₂-emission-free chemical distribution site.

PPG has been named to Newsweek magazine’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list.

Michelin is building an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule, a bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule that can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. 

The Adhesion Society is inviting industry professionals to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2026 Annual Meeting program.