UL Environment (ULe) and its Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) service have validated environmental and sustainability claims for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, mold resistance, and bio-based content of BASF’s spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products.

Editor’s note: This paper was awarded the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s 2011 Carl A. Dahlquist Award for Best Technical Paper. Figure 1. Synthesis of DMCD-DEG Polymer Using Melt Transesterification Techniques

Manufacturers with packaging lines can implement a variety of changes to cut costs and minimize waste.

World demand for green packaging (encompassing recycled content, reusable and degradable packaging) is projected to rise 5.7% per year to $212 billion in 2015, according to a n ew study.

This company recently announced its newly designed website, which offers access to detailed information on the company’s line of adhesive products and applications, adhesive industry news, updates, and a new resource section.

A new silicone encapsulant for the solar industry is available that can enable flexible thin-film modules to be laminated cost effectively using roll-to-roll processing.

U.S. wind energy continued to rebound in the second quarter, with 2,151 megawatts (MW) of electrical generating capacity installed in the first half of 2011 vs. 1,250 MW during the same time in 2010 (up 72%).

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that 19 member facilities now exceed key ChemStewards® benchmarks.

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced plans to add capacity for its ENLIGHT™ polyolefin encapsulant films by building two new manufacturing plants in 2012.

The global market for green technology was worth $200 billion in 2010, according to “Green Technologies and Global Markets,” a new report from BCC Research.