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Dow to Build MDI Distillation and Prepolymers Facility in Texas

In coordination with the startup of a new MDI facility in Freeport, Dow will shut down the polyurethane assets at its La Porte site.

June 14, 2021

Dow recently announced plans to build an integrated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) distillation and prepolymers facility at its world-scale manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas.

Huntsman Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

This is Huntsman’s 10th published sustainability report since launching its corporate sustainability initiative in 2010.

June 8, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has published its 2020 corporate sustainability report, “Brightening the Horizon: Innovative Solutions for a Low-Carbon Economy.”

The New Frontier of Green Construction: Creating a More Sustainable World through Mass Timber and Adhesives

Mass timber has become an increasingly popular alternative to minimize construction’s environmental impact, offering a renewable resource with a notably smaller carbon footprint.

Chris Whelan

May 27, 2021

Each year, the debris produced during construction—and in particular, building demolition—represents more than 90% of the total construction and demolition debris generated and sent to landfills in the U.S. That equates to approximately 145 million tons of debris.

3M State of Science Index: Public Trust in Science Continues to Grow

Science is heightening the world’s expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M State of Science Index.

May 24, 2021

The 2021 study was fielded from February to March and includes respondents from 17 countries, making it the largest data pool to date.

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Adhesives and Sealants Help Brands Achieve the Complete Package

Brands are exploring sustainable packaging as a means of increasing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Susan Sutton

May 21, 2021

Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.

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COVID-19 Impact on Global Shipping and Packaging Dynamics

The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.

Michael Rezai

May 19, 2021

The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.

Scott Bader Partners with World Land Trust to Offset Carbon Emissions

The company has committed to offset its carbon emissions every year moving forward as part of its Ecology pillar.

May 18, 2021

As part of its centenary celebrations and 2036 vision, Scott Bader has partnered with World Land Trust to offset its global carbon emissions.

Avery Dennison Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The company is raising the bar on its sustainability goals with new targets for 2030.

May 14, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced its ambition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Developing Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Recycling and recyclability are key factors that sustainable packaging producer EcoEnclose considers when developing ecommerce packaging solutions.

Susan Sutton

May 14, 2021

Many industries have struggled due to the impact of COVID-19, but ecommerce certainly isn’t one of them. eMarketer reports that retail ecommerce sales alone grew 27.6% globally in 2020, to reach nearly $4.3 trillion.