Sustainability

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

Editor's Memo

New Year, New Look

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2019

The New Year is all about a new start, and we’ve taken this notion to heart by enhancing the look of ASI magazine.

Solvents Market to Rise Almost 4%

The solvents market has been segmented on the basis of source, product type, application, and region.

December 21, 2018

The solvents market is projected to grow from $47.37 billion in 2018 to $57.34 billion by 2023.

Ashland Facility Receives Sustainability Award

The company’s Ohio team reportedly reduced solvent waste disposal with the installation of a single-stage vacuum distillation unit to recover spent solvent for reuse.

December 14, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced Ashland’s facility in Ashland, Ohio, as the recipient of this year’s Sustainability Award and the Silver Performance Improvement Award.

3M to Include Sustainability in All New Products

The new requirement is reportedly the first goal of the company’s new sustainability focus that CEO Mike Roman announced Nov. 15.

December 11, 2018

3M recently announced that, starting in 2019, all new products it launches will be required to have a Sustainability Value Commitment.

PPG Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Award

PPG’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ program aims to protect and beautify the neighborhoods where PPG operates around the world.

November 26, 2018

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the British Coatings Federation.

SOCMA Announces Performance Improvement Award Winners

Silver Performance Improvement Awards will be presented to nine facilities.

November 21, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards.