The plastics manufacturer intends to make increasing use of microorganisms and enzymes to make its products and processes even more sustainable. The company is developing new recycling processes based on biotechnology.

Dow Inc. has announced it will accelerate the sustainability targets set by the company in 2020 by expanding its Stop the Waste target to a Transform the Waste target.

As an extension of the new "CQ" label for products with alternative raw materials, Covestro is introducing the name "Evocycle CQ" for recycling technologies and cycle designs.

According to the 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+, SOCMA members and industry colleagues are placing particular emphasis on supporting their current customers while simultaneously dealing with supply chain disruption and logistics challenges.

INEOS Phenol recently launched INVIRIDIS™, its first bio-attributed product line for phenol, acetone, and alphamethylstyrene (AMS). 

The concept of sustainability has evolved to become one of society’s key megatrends, and companies in all industries—including adhesives and sealants—are striving to reach aggressive goals to reduce their carbon footprints. It can be a tricky process to maneuver, as sometimes overwhelming options and myriad buzzwords often make it difficult for companies to determine the best course of action for their business.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its tragic consequences throughout the region have prompted Nynas to reconsider its supplies from Russia and also sales to the country. 

Quick thinking. Open communication. Digital solutions. Streamlined processes. Wide-ranging supply chain issues coupled with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed companies that supply raw materials and chemicals to their limits. But as the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention—and players in the adhesives and sealants industry are nothing if not inventive.