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MAPEI Wins 2020 GreenStep Product Award

The GreenStep Product award is presented to companies with “flooring or flooring-related product(s) that are manufactured sustainably or promote sustainable living.”

October 13, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that it received the 2020 GreenStep Product award from Floor Covering Weekly magazine at the virtual GreenStep Environmental Awards presentation.

Berry Global Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification for the Production of Sustainable Nonwovens

ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.

October 7, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.

Huber Launching Sustainability Project with New Power Plant in Germany

The project consists of a proposed replacement of the current lignite power plant with a natural gas-fired co-generation power plant to produce 100% of the required steam and electricity demand for the Martinswerk site.

September 24, 2020

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) division of Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a portfolio business of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced it is preparing a plan for a sustainability project and substantial investment in a new power plant at its Martinswerk facility in Bergheim, Germany.

Dow Reaches Midpoint of Valuing Nature Goal

Dow’s Valuing Nature goal is a commitment to systematically consider nature in its business decisions.

September 17, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has reached a milestone, achieving $500 million of savings from its Valuing Nature goal.

New Program Embeds Sustainability in 3M Product Commercialization Process

Historically, about one-third of 3M’s annual sales come from products created in the past five years, so the impact is expected to expand greatly with each successive year.

September 16, 2020

3M recently announced that each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good.

New Virtual Power Purchase Agreement to Cover 100% of Henkel’s U.S. Electricity Demand

The long-term commitment contributes to increasing the share of renewable energy in the grid and supports Henkel in reaching its climate protection targets.

September 15, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has signed a large-scale virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) relating to a new wind farm in Bee County, Texas.

Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

As part of the U.S. Plastics Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, system-wide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics.

September 8, 2020

Henkel North America recently announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative.

Strategic Solutions

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.

Aggie Lotz

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.

RPM Releases First “Environmental, Social and Governance Report”

In developing the document, RPM reports that it conducted a robust materiality assessment, informed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and other common sustainability frameworks.

September 2, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has released its first “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report” highlighting the company’s safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices.

Mixing Sustainability and Innovation

As continued research and development races to meet the growing appetite for sustainable adhesives, manufacturers must also push innovations in processing that reduce both waste and energy consumption.

Christine Banaszek

September 1, 2020

Manufacturers and scientists are continually pushing the envelope on eco-friendly adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting and encapsulation compounds. Demand for green and sustainable formulations is expected to keep growing due to tightening legislation, consumer awareness, and new opportunities.