Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits.
The team of researchers at Purdue recently had a paper published in Nature that discusses sustainable adhesive systems developed using biomimicry.
November 22, 2023
Among the latest innovations within the adhesive and sealant industry is research out of Purdue where scientists are developing sustainable adhesives by analyzing how marine animals adhere.
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
Because regulations regarding materials of concern are becoming increasingly complex all around the world, developing a protocol for materials replacement is a necessity for those operating in the CASE sector.
When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.
September 20, 2023
A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.
Innovation, growth, and success seem to go hand in hand; the most innovative clients have the highest levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success.
When creating a strategy for digital tools, companies should review their corporate goals and resources, focus on customer interactions, and balance the risk and reward.
Digital strategy and all of its semantic offshoots should serve as implementation tools for your overall corporate strategy, but it can be difficult to know where to start when developing such a strategy.
FEICA proposes the development of a European platform for information and training of professional users to cover risks from harmful chemicals instead of a generic ban of substances for professionals.
The European Commission would like to extend the scope of application of the Generic Approach to Risk Management, a move that will have significant impacts on professional users of adhesives and sealants.