Articles Tagged with ''circular economy''

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Afera Joins in Call to European Commission for Postponement of SCIP Database Notification Deadline

The signatories are requesting urgent resolution of implementation issues in a database designed to support the circular economy as expressed in the European Green Deal.
September 29, 2020
A coalition of 40 industry organizations, including Afera (The European Association for the Self Adhesive Tape Industry), recently wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), specifically the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.
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Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Packaging

Ink, adhesive, paperboard, film, and other material suppliers need to understand relevant certifications and processes in order to adhere to recycling or composting standards.
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Tyler Derus
Tyler Derus
September 4, 2020

Consumer sentiment continues to drive sustainability throughout the economy and society. Consumers often view packaging as wasteful, and they demand more sustainable options as a result. Many terms, such as reuse, recycle, compost, and reduction, resonate positively with consumers.


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Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.
August 13, 2020
Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.
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Covestro Announces New Corporate Vision Focused on Circular Economy

Over the long term, Covestro plans to align its entire production, its range of products and solutions, and all areas to the circular concept.
August 11, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year, following a challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.


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Intertape Polymer Group Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

The report provides an overview of Intertape Polymer Group’s sustainability progress in 2019 and highlights the company’s sustainability opportunities in the years ahead.
July 14, 2020
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently published its 2019 annual sustainability report, titled “We Package, We Protect & We Sustain.”
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