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HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.

Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.

March 22, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.

Exploring Renewable Carbon-Based Raw Materials for Adhesives and Sealants

Producers of adhesives and sealants can reduce their carbon footprints by turning to materials based on renewable carbon sources, but obstacles remain.

Susan Sutton

March 18, 2021

As consumers around the world increasingly focus on ways they can help alleviate climate change, manufacturers (and their suppliers) are exploring myriad options for making their processes and products more sustainable—and thus more attractive to these eco-conscious end users.

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Latest Meridian Adhesives Acquisitions Are Top News

Readers last week were most drawn to Meridian Adhesive Group’s recent announcement regarding two acquisitions.

Susan Sutton

March 15, 2021

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Berry Global Highlights Continued Focus on Corporate Sustainability in 2020 Impact Report

The company has invested heavily in increased access to recycled content and is helping its customers achieve the growing needs of their consumers.

March 15, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently released its 2020 Impact Report and GRI Index against its Impact 2025 strategy.

Dow to Establish South China Specialties Hub

The multi-year project will reportedly provide customers local access to Dow's portfolio of products and technologies.

March 10, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

Arkema Receives Bronze in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021

The Sustainability Yearbook recognizes the best-performing companies in terms of corporate social responsibility among their industry peers.

March 8, 2021

Arkema has been named to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021, receiving the bronze award.

H.B. FULLER: Adhesive for Natural-Based Disposable Hygiene Products

A high wet-strength adhesive, it allows manufacturers to switch to natural substrates like 100% cotton and viscose without having to significantly increase coat weight.

March 4, 2021

Full-Care™ 5885 is an ECO PASSPORT-certified cotton bonding hygiene construction adhesive solution designed to meet industry’s growing demand for natural-based hygiene articles.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

How are suppliers of raw materials and chemicals navigating the multiple diverse challenges that have impacted the industry over the past year?

Susan Sutton

March 4, 2021

Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.

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