On average, plants that met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry reduced their energy intensity by 19% within an average of two years.
December 10, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently celebrated the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Bostik reports that these adhesives work well with traditional substrates and complement the use of a variety of more sustainable substrates.
December 9, 2021
Bostik announced the launch of Nuplaviva™, a series of new products formulated to meet disposable hygiene article manufacturers’ needs for adhesives with renewable content.
Henkel reports that the approval is a key milestone toward greater sustainability and the creation of a circular economy.
December 9, 2021
Two Henkel adhesives from the Loctite Liofol RE range for use in flexible packaging have been recognized by RecyClass as fully compatible with existing recycling processes for polyethylene (PE).
From the use of renewable raw materials and sustainable production processes to the development of finished products that support environmentally friendly end uses, the adhesive and sealant industry is undertaking a broad range of activities to address sustainability.
I always love putting together our annual sustainability issue. It’s inspiring and invigorating to see the industry’s exploration of the broad scope of activities we can engage in to address sustainability. I’m reminded, though, of a restaurant with a voluminous menu. Too many options can sometimes be daunting. How can companies be sure they’re making the right choices?
The company improved its ranking to third place in the DJSI World and maintained its second place in DJSI Europe.
November 26, 2021
Arkema recently announced that it has been recognized among the chemicals sector’s global leaders in sustainability in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
Despite pandemic-related setbacks in the construction industry, multiple factors are creating expanding opportunities for green building materials.
November 24, 2021
According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Green Building Council, the number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified homes has grown 19% since 2017. The current level represents an all-time high, with nearly 500,000 single-family, multi-family, and affordable housing LEED-certified units globally. More than 400,000 of these units are located in the U.S.