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Michelman BPI certified compostable coatings

Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.
August 13, 2020
Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.
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Acucote Publishes Sustainability Commitment Statement

The commitment statement details how sustainability has been incorporated throughout Acucote's organization and describes the company’s participation in industry organizations.
July 27, 2020
Acucote recently announced that it has developed and published “Protecting our Planet: Acucote’s Commitment to Sustainability.”
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Intertape Polymer Group Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

The report provides an overview of Intertape Polymer Group’s sustainability progress in 2019 and highlights the company’s sustainability opportunities in the years ahead.
July 14, 2020
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently published its 2019 annual sustainability report, titled “We Package, We Protect & We Sustain.”
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KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

According to Kraton, the REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of bio-based products with light color and oxidative stability.
July 7, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.


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Kraton Highlights Sustainability Integration in New Report

Kraton reports that it now has the advanced sustainability management systems in place to receive the EcoVadis gold-level sustainability rating.
June 29, 2020
Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report,” which highlights its successes and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the company.
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Evonik low VOC additive

EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings

In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.
June 25, 2020

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).


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