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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-sustainability en-us 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 Brenntag Receives German Sustainability Awards The German Sustainability Awards mark the end of a year of accolades including the recognition of SBTi-targets, the CEFIC award 2025 for Responsible Care and the first carbon free site in Traun, Austria.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102165 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:28:19 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102165-brenntag-receives-german-sustainability-awards Henkel Adhesive Technologies Partners With GIC to Advance Circular, Low-Emission Chemical Industry The new partnership connects chemical producers with a downstream leader to deliver circular, low-emission solutions. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102162 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:02:32 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102162-henkel-adhesive-technologies-partners-with-gic-to-advance-circular-low-emission-chemical-industry Sun Chemical Highlights Industry Firsts in Latest Sustainability Report Sun Chemical has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102160 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:04:18 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102160-sun-chemical-highlights-industry-firsts-in-latest-sustainability-report Three Key Trends Shaping Adhesives and Sealants Advances http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102159 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102159-three-key-trends-shaping-adhesives-and-sealants-advances How AI and Biobased Chemistry Are Helping Transform Industrial Adhesives ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Read about how Hexion is integrating advanced digital tools and renewable raw materials to reduce environmental impact and enhance manufacturing performance.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102158 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102158-how-ai-and-biobased-chemistry-are-helping-transform-industrial-adhesives Performance Aligned with Sustainability: Polyethylene Wax in Metallocene-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives A renewable raw material can be effectively incorporated into a hot-melt formulation with the objective of not only increasing the renewable content of the adhesive but also maintaining high performance standards. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102156 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102156-performance-aligned-with-sustainability-polyethylene-wax-in-metallocene-based-hot-melt-adhesives Functional Adhesives: Sustainable Innovation for an Evolving Industry Aware of the need to develop adhesives that are increasingly efficient and environmentally respectful, AIMPLAS has been actively involved in projects aimed at improving adhesive technologies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102153 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102153-functional-adhesives-sustainable-innovation-for-an-evolving-industry ASI-1225-WebFiles-1440×750-AIMPLAS.jpg ASI-1225-WebFiles-780×439-AIMPLAS-2.jpg Pilot-scale laminator BioMADE and Partners Break Ground on New Bio-Manufacturing Facility The facility will help to address a critical gap in U.S. bio-manufacturing infrastructure and support development of bio-based chemical products, including adhesives. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102139 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:02:23 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102139-biomade-and-partners-break-ground-on-new-bio-manufacturing-facility Arkema Site in Italy Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification at its specialty polyester resins site in Gissi, Italy. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102136 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:49:13 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102136-arkema-site-in-italy-achieves-iscc-plus-certification Trends Transforming the Adhesives Industry As consumer expectations evolve and regulatory landscapes shift, manufacturers are discovering that the traditional approaches to packaging tape development and application are no longer sufficient. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102125 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102125-trends-transforming-the-adhesives-industry ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-Shurtape Opening.jpg ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-Shurtape1.jpg Recycled Series Film Tapes are manufactured from 90% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester sourced from PET bottles. ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-Shurtape2.jpg A knifeless opening seal protects workers from injury. For Second Consecutive Year, PPG Receives 'AAA' Sustainability Rating from MSCI MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the ESG-related business practices of thousands of companies globally.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102121 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:01:36 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102121-for-second-consecutive-year-ppg-receives-aaa-sustainability-rating-from-msci Hot-Melt Adhesives for Smarter Building Processes By delivering high-strength, consistent bonds across diverse substrates, hot-melt systems are helping contractors and manufacturers meet tight deadlines, reduce disruption, and achieve clean, professional finishes.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102117 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102117-hot-melt-adhesives-for-smarter-building-processes ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-PowerAdhesives Opening.jpg ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-PowerAdhesives1.jpg Hot-melt systems allow operators to load adhesive in larger quantities and dispense consistently through automated bulk tanks, pneumatic, or electric applicators.  ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-PowerAdhesives2.jpg Operators can apply the adhesive in a controlled bead.  ASI-November-2025-WebFiles-900x500-PowerAdhesives3.jpg Sprayable bulk or shaped hot-melt systems add another layer of flexibility.