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Recycling Plastic Waste into Custom-Made Polyols

The chemical recycling of polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from waste materials is evolving into a viable alternative to mechanical recycling.

November 3, 2021

Old mattresses, insulating material, furniture, and steering wheels—these raw materials are not particularly appealing. But the solvolysis process is enabling Rampf Eco Solutions GmbH & Co. KG to recycle these types of waste materials and create customized polyols for applications ranging from foams to adhesives.

Elkem Launches Global Climate Roadmap

The company has set a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

October 28, 2021

Elkem recently announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to well below 2˚C.

A Joined-Up Approach to Adhesives and Sustainability

Tape and adhesive manufacturers are working to enhance the sustainability of their products, but collaboration throughout the supply chain and beyond is also critical.

Vinita Sharma

October 28, 2021

While media headlines over the past 18 months have been largely dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on environmental impact and climate change has never been far away. More recently, it has come to particular prominence ahead of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference that will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as the extreme weather conditions experienced by several U.S. states.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

Photo of opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang, China.

Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China

The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.

October 19, 2021

The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China.

Berry Global’s Salmon Named an Officer for the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Tom Salmon will help guide the alliance’s decision-making on global projects that are sustainable, circular, and scalable businesses.

October 11, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Tom Salmon, chairman and CEO, has accepted the appointment as an officer of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.

Kraton Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Kraton is committed to including sustainability as an element of its enterprise business strategies.

September 22, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout its operations.

H.B. Fuller to Highlight Sustainability Solutions at INDEX20

Attendees are invited to visit H.B. Fuller at booth number 1522.

September 21, 2021

H.B. Fuller announced that its activities at INDEX™20, being held October 19-22 in Geneva, Switzerland, will focus on next-generation technologies and solutions that can reduce the overall ecological footprint and support manufacturers’ equipment effectiveness and regulatory goals.

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Readers Drawn to H.B. Fuller and Covestro Sustainability-Focused Collaboration

Last week, readers were most interested in a collaboration between H.B. Fuller and Covestro.

Susan Sutton

August 9, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

H.B. Fuller and Covestro Join Forces to Make Adhesives More Sustainable

H.B. Fuller is using a bio-attributed raw material created via a mass balance approach that will replace a proportion of fossil-based raw materials.

July 28, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced a strategic partnership with Covestro to deliver an adhesive with a reduced climate impact for the woodworking, composites, textiles, and automotive industries.