Sustainability

BOSTIK: Flooring Adhesive

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:38:42 -0400

XL Brands, a Bostik company, has expanded its flooring adhesive portfolio with InnoStix PSA Pressure Sensitive Adhesive.

BindEthics Scales Bio-Based Wood Adhesive for Commercial Production

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:12:09 -0400

BindEthics, a UK-based developer of sustainable adhesives, has transitioned its flagship bio-based adhesive from laboratory development to commercial-scale production.

tesa Highlights Progress at Singapore Debonding on Demand Adhesives Lab

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:46 -0400

One year after opening its Singapore research facility, tesa is advancing adhesive technologies designed to improve repairability, circularity, and sustainable manufacturing.

Michelin ResiCare, Axens Partner on Bio-based Building Block for Adhesives

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:59:50 -0400

Michelin ResiCare and Axens have entered into exclusive discussions to establish a strategic partnership focused on a technology for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based building block for green chemistry.

Covestro and BYD Announces Strategic Partnership for Mobility, Energy, and Advanced Technologies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:13 -0400

Materials manufacturer Covestro and BYD, one of the world’s leading new energy vehicle producers, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership.

AI and Digitization Driving the Triple Bottom Line

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Designing sustainability into products, optimizing energy, creating predictive quality systems, and optimizing the supply chain are examples of AI-enabled programs that drive the triple bottom line.

DELO: Bio-based Multi-purpose Adhesive

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:25:40 -0400

DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterized by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength.

Reinforcing Bio-Based Epoxy Adhesives with Recycled Fillers

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Read this study that investigates the feasibility of developing a structural bio-based adhesive utilizing DGEVA as a base material, reinforced with recycled carbon fibers and mineral wool waste derived mainly from demolished buildings.

Packaging That Performs: Making Sustainability Work Across the Full Tape Lifecycle

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how advanced tape technologies and automated sealing systems are helping companies meet changing regulatory and customer demands.

ECONIC TECHNOLOGIES: High-Performance Polyols

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:35:27 -0400

The new high-performance CO₂ polyols enter the market through the company’s manufacturing partners in the United States and China.

H.B. Fuller Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:47:27 -0400

H.B. Fuller recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines its 2030 environmental targets and continued progress embedding sustainability into product innovation, operations, and business strategy.

Univar Solutions to Distribute Dow’s Low-Carbon Solutions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:18:56 -0400

The agreement expands customer access to Dow's Decarbia low‑carbon product portfolio with high-integrity product carbon footprint (PCF) certificates through Univar Solutions' global network.

Research Outlines Creation of High-performance Wood Adhesives with Lignin

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:32:35 -0400

A new study published in Science shows how this underused industrial lignin can be transformed into a high-performance bio-based wood adhesive.

The Latest Sustainable Materials Research Across Adhesives and Composites

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how researchers are using renewable feedstocks and biologically inspired materials to create sustainable alternatives for industrial applications.

BASF and Encina Development Group Partner on Circular Chemicals Manufacturing

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:44:57 -0400

Circular chemicals producer Encina Development Group LLC recently executed a strategic collaboration agreement with BASF supporting the development of Encina’s planned United States Gulf Coast circular chemicals manufacturing facility.

Henkel Advances Decarbonized Efforts at Sites in India and Türkiye

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:33:03 -0400

Henkel has reached a major milestone in its global sustainability strategy within the Adhesive Technologies business unit by achieving carbon-neutral production at its flagship sites in Kurkumbh, India, and Gebkim, Turkey.

Evonik Restructures Innovation Organization Around Bio-Based Solutions, Circular Economy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:04:44 -0400

Under the new model, about two-thirds of Evonik's researchers will work directly within business lines to develop customer-focused solutions.

Encina and BASF Collaborate to Expand Development of Circular Chemicals

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:32:59 -0400

The collaboration agreement sets the framework for BASF to provide strategic advisory support services during the key project development phases, leading up to the Final Investment Decision.

ARLANXEO and Covestro Advance Sustainable Rubber Manufacturing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:53 -0400

ARLANXEO and Covestro are collaborating to advance more sustainable solutions in synthetic rubber production.

AGC Completes Third-Party Verification for Fluorine Raw Materials Used in Industrial Elastomer

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:05 -0400

AGC announced that it has completed a third-party verification based on UL 2809 in May 2026 for the fluorine raw materials used in AFLAS™ FFKM.

Orion S.A. Releases Latest Sustainability Report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:06 -0400

The report showcases how Orion S.A.’s materials are advancing electrification, energy storage, and the circular economy.

Reversible Conductive Adhesive Could Improve E-Waste Recovery and Recycling

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:29 -0400

New research into reversible conductive adhesives could help manufacturers rethink how electronic components are assembled and recovered.

Dispersible Adhesives Facilitate Clean Label Separation in PET Recycling

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how adhesive residues impact PET recycling quality and how new solutions enable cleaner, food-grade material recovery.

UNITED RESINS Strengthens Sustainable Chemicals Value Chain with FLORPINUS Deal

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:08 -0400

The acquisition signals a major move to expand sustainable rosin derivatives and specialty chemicals capabilities across global markets.

DuPont Releases 2026 Sustainability Report

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:25 -0400

The new report details the company’s progress in 2025 towards its climate and sustainability ambitions.

Westlake Epoxy’s Texas Site Receives ISCC PLUS Certification

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:22:13 -0400

Westlake Corp. recently announced that its Westlake Epoxy plant in Deer Park, Texas, has received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.

OMYA: 100% Recycled Functional Additive

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:45 -0400

Omyaloop FC is a certified 100% recycled functional additive for polymer and construction applications.

tesa and AUMOVIO Develop Detachable Adhesive Bond for Automotive Displays

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:20 -0400

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.

Toyochem Offers Alkali-Soluble Hot-Melt Adhesives to Global Markets

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:19 -0400

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.

Advancing Hot-Melt Adhesive Performance for Automotive Interiors

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A new polyolefin polymer technology enables advanced hot-melt formulations designed to deliver significant performance improvements across multiple dimensions.