Sustainability - Articles - Page 135 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Ask Dr. Dave: June 2013

How can we get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications?

June 3, 2013

QUESTION: We would like to get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications. How can we do this?

SHURTAPE: Packaging Tape

June 3, 2013

The new HP 235 packaging tape is a standard-gauge tape solution that can reportedly deliver better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate.

ASC, ASTM Partner to Develop Environmental Product Declarations

May 29, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it will partner with ASTM International to develop environmental product declarations (EPDs) and more.

Senators Reach Agreement to Reform U.S. Chemical Laws

May 28, 2013

U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) recently announced a bipartisan agreement to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

H.B. Fuller Co. Enters Electronics and Assembly Materials Market

May 24, 2013

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it is entering the growing electronics and assembly materials market with a total solutions “eco-system” approach.

U.S. Solar Manufacturers Commend Research on China’s Economic Impacts

May 20, 2013

The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) recently announced it has commended two internationally known academicians on their new research and book.

3M: Wind Blade Coating

May 17, 2013

The Renewable Energy Division of this company introduced a new solution for wind blade protection at WINDPOWER, which took place May 5-8.

Croda to Install New Solar Energy System

May 10, 2013

Croda Inc. recently announced that it will continue with its focused efforts in the area of sustainability with the installation of solar panels at its Atlas Point manufacturing facility.

Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing

One company illustrates how industry can make a big difference when sustainability is fully embraced.

Julie Vaughn Biege Brenda Abke Brian Denison Christopher Wrobel, Ph.D.

May 1, 2013

"Environmentally friendly” can mean many different things. For Emerald Performance Materials—a mid-sized specialty chemicals company with four business groups, eight manufacturing operations and sales to more than 70 countries across the globe—it has meant making a concerted effort to reduce emissions and consider ways to improve the chemical composition and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels of products.

Coatings Innovation: New Environmental Road Markings Improve Safety

The road markings incorporate tiny glass beads that reflect the light from headlights in dark or wet conditions.

May 1, 2013

Road markings ensure traffic safety, but there are differences among them, both in terms of quality and eco-friendliness. Evonik Industries has conducted an independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) and found that DEGAROUTE-based road markings protect not only road users but also the climate.