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Adhesives- and sealants-related news and features focused on renewable energy, sustainability and all things green.

]]> https://www.adhesivesmag.com/rss/2649 en-us Reversible Conductive Adhesive Could Improve E-Waste Recovery and Recycling New research into reversible conductive adhesives could help manufacturers rethink how electronic components are assembled and recovered.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102412 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:29 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102412-reversible-conductive-adhesive-could-improve-e-waste-recovery-and-recycling Dispersible Adhesives Facilitate Clean Label Separation in PET Recycling Learn how adhesive residues impact PET recycling quality and how new solutions enable cleaner, food-grade material recovery.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102397 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102397-dispersible-adhesives-facilitate-clean-label-separation-in-pet-recycling UNITED RESINS Strengthens Sustainable Chemicals Value Chain with FLORPINUS Deal The acquisition signals a major move to expand sustainable rosin derivatives and specialty chemicals capabilities across global markets.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102402 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:08 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102402-united-resins-strengthens-sustainable-chemicals-value-chain-with-florpinus-deal DuPont Releases 2026 Sustainability Report The new report details the company’s progress in 2025 towards its climate and sustainability ambitions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102395 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102395-dupont-releases-2026-sustainability-report Westlake Epoxy’s Texas Site Receives ISCC PLUS Certification Westlake Corp. recently announced that its Westlake Epoxy plant in Deer Park, Texas, has received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102389 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:22:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102389-westlake-epoxys-texas-site-receives-iscc-plus-certification OMYA: 100% Recycled Functional Additive Omyaloop FC is a certified 100% recycled functional additive for polymer and construction applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102378 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:45 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102378-omya-100-recycled-functional-additive tesa and AUMOVIO Develop Detachable Adhesive Bond for Automotive Displays Adhesive tapes manufacturer tesa and technology company AUMOVIO, a spin-off of Continental's Automotive business unit, are working together to introduce a new solution for the mechanical integration of automotive displays.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102374 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:20 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102374-tesa-and-aumovio-develop-detachable-adhesive-bond-for-automotive-displays Toyochem Offers Alkali-Soluble Hot-Melt Adhesives to Global Markets Toyochem Co. Ltd., the polymer materials division of Japan’s artience Group, is expanding the global availability of the Labelmelt™ series of its alkali-soluble hot-melt adhesives for roll-fed film labels.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102372 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:19 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102372-toyochem-offers-alkali-soluble-hot-melt-adhesives-to-global-markets Advancing Hot-Melt Adhesive Performance for Automotive Interiors A new polyolefin polymer technology enables advanced hot-melt formulations designed to deliver significant performance improvements across multiple dimensions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102354 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102354-advancing-hot-melt-adhesive-performance-for-automotive-interiors Researchers Draw Inspiration from Mussels and Mistletoe to Design Sustainable Materials "By mimicking nature, we can develop new greener and more sustainable avenues for making materials with excellent properties," explained McGill University professor Matthew Harrington, lead author on a new study.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102369 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:26 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102369-researchers-draw-inspiration-from-mussels-and-mistletoe-to-design-sustainable-materials DuPont Announces New 2035 Sustainability Goals DuPont announced its new 2035 Sustainability Goals that outline how the company will deliver growth through its progress in key impact areas. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:05 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368-dupont-announces-new-2035-sustainability-goals Henkel Unveils New Sustainability Targets for 2030 Henkel reports that the new targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across the company’s value chain.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102366 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:11:21 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102366-henkel-unveils-new-sustainability-targets-for-2030 Adhesive Tape Wins Soybean Innovation Competition A 95% soybean-sourced adhesive tape earned the grand prize in the 32nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition, a partnership between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue University.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102340 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:34:46 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102340-adhesive-tape-wins-soybean-innovation-competition BASF and Avery Dennison Collaboration Leads to Acrylates Based on Renewable Electricity BASF Corp. is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas, site with electricity attributed from renewable sources.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102330 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:32:27 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102330-basf-and-avery-dennison-collaboration-leads-to-acrylates-based-on-renewable-electricity HENKEL: Packaging Adhesive With Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, customers benefit from trusted bonding performance and a reduced carbon footprint.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102320 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:34:48 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102320-henkel-packaging-adhesive BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Polyether Polyol Product Portfolio The new biomass balance polyether polyol portfolio from BASF is developed for use in the CASE, automotive, and sleep products industries.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102304 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:45:35 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102304-basf-introduces-biomass-balance-polyether-polyol-product-portfolio-for-case-industry HENKEL: Railcar Adhesive Sealant Teroson MS 949 FR provides durable, flame-resistant sealing for all interior and exterior railcar applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102294 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:27:07 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102294-henkel-railcar-adhesive-sealant 2026 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials Roundup ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267-2026-adhesives-and-sealants-raw-materials-roundup Saica Group to Launch Recycled Paper Adhesive Tape Saica Group has launched a new recycled paper adhesive tape, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable packaging through innovation and circular economy.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102261 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:17:53 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102261-saica-group-to-launch-recycled-paper-adhesive-tape Sustainability Without Sacrifice: Reliable Cartridge Systems for Demanding Adhesive Applications This article explains how medmix uses recycled plastics in technically demanding 2K cartridge systems, combining sustainability, drop-in compatibility, and consistent quality assurance for adhesives and sealants applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102259 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102259-sustainability-without-sacrifice-reliable-cartridge-systems-for-demanding-adhesive-applications With EcoVadis Gold Medal, Arkema Ranks Among Top 2% of Companies Arkema recently announced that the group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, an international recognition of its commitment to sustainable development.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102254 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:35:24 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102254-with-ecovadis-gold-medal-arkema-ranks-among-top-2-of-companies Henkel and Sekab Partner to Accelerate Transition to Biobased Raw Materials Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to biobased raw materials in adhesive production.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102253 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:43:35 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102253-henkel-and-sekab-partner-to-accelerate-transition-to-biobased-raw-materials Arkema Maintains Top CDP Rating Arkema recently announced that the group has maintained its "A" rating in the CDP Climate Change category, placing the group among the top 4% of companies assessed by CDP.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102244 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:46:48 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102244-arkema-maintains-top-cdp-rating Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Over 70% of Coating Facilities Arkema recently added 10 coating solutions production sites to the list of ISCC PLUS certified facilities.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102199 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:47:35 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102199-arkema-achieves-iscc-plus-certification-for-over-70-of-coating-facilities Organik Kimya Completes Landmark Solar Investment in Turkey Specialty chemicals producer Organik Kimya has commissioned a large, land-based solar power plant in the Keskin district of Kırıkkale Province, Turkey.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102198 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:22:20 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102198-organik-kimya-completes-landmark-solar-investment-in-turkey BASF Commissions Steam Cracker Using 100% Renewable Energy BASF reports that this is the first cracker in the world using 100% renewable energy to drive its main compressors (eDrives).

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102197 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:13:43 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102197-basf-commissions-steam-cracker-using-100-renewable-energy Researchers Develop Photo-Switchable and Eco-Friendly Smart Adhesives By replacing petroleum-based adhesives with biomass-derived alternatives, new research out of Jeonbuk National University in South Korea paves the way for more sustainable and smart adhesive technologies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102189 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:36:06 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102189-researchers-develop-photo-switchable-and-eco-friendly-smart-adhesives Sika Receives 2026 German Sustainability Award Sika has received the German Sustainability Award for its SikaBaffle® AutoStack system. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102188 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:51:21 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102188-sika-receives-2026-german-sustainability-award RecyClass Updates PET Label and Adhesive Recyclability Standards RecyClass has released an updated version of its Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Labels & Adhesives applied on PET bottles.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102186 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:05:58 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102186-recyclass-updates-pet-label-and-adhesive-recyclability-standards Birla Carbon Receives EcoVadis Platinum Rating The Platinum rating places Birla Carbon in the top 1% of companies globally assessed by EcoVadis for sustainability performance. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102170 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:11:57 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102170-birla-carbon-receives-ecovadis-platinum-rating