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From cars and electronics to packaging and construction, adhesive tapes are an essential part of modern manufacturing. Their carbon footprint has gone largely unnoticed, until now.

Afera is building horizontal collaborations with other European organizations to promote greater sustainability in the tape industry.

The European Adhesive Tape Association (Afera) will host European Tape Week at the Hyatt Regency in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Afera, in collaboration with the German Adhesives Association and sustainability consultancy Sphera, are helping adhesive and adhesive tape manufacturers assess the sustainability of their products.

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new guidance document, "Sustainable use of Adhesive Tapes," as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project.

Adhesive tapes used in the renewable energy market are increasing in demand, driven by factors such as technical advances and regulatory support.  

Afera, The European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new position paper on mass balance chain of custody as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project.

With the theme, "Adapting to Change, Optimizing for Excellence," Tape Week 2024 will give attendees the information they need to navigate the latest industry challenges.

The completion of a workshop series hosted by Afera and the German Adhesives Association paves the way for the development of a new Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for adhesive tape manufacturers in Europe.

PSTC is introducing Industry Partner Presentations at this year’s Fall Member Business Meeting to bring important voices into the conversation around pressure-sensitive tapes.