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Readers Most Interested in Recyclability Approval for Henkel Adhesives

News from Henkel regarding recyclable adhesives for packaging applications garnered the most reader interest last week.

December 20, 2021

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Berry Global Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Berry secured the number-four spot on the list within its respective industry.

December 17, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has been named number 35 out of 2,000 public companies on America’s Most Responsible Companies, presented by Newsweek and global research firm Statista, Inc.

MICHELMAN: Bio-Based Additives

The line includes various environmentally friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings.

December 14, 2021

NatureShield^® is Michelman’s line of bio-based surface modifiers that reportedly allow formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing their quality.

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Hexion Divestment is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Hexion’s planned Epoxy Business sale.

Susan Sutton

December 13, 2021

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Univar Named on Newsweek List of Most Responsible Companies

Univar Solutions Inc. is listed among 500 companies spanning 14 industries.

December 10, 2021

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it has been included in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list.

Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA Program

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: Hygiene Adhesives with Renewable Content

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 Adhesives Receive RecyClass Approval for Recyclability

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).

Deadline Nears for WAC 2022 Speaker Abstracts

The conference provides stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry an opportunity to present their expertise and innovations.

December 8, 2021

Organizers are accepting speaker abstracts through January 7 for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, which will be held April 25-27 in Chicago.