As sustainability continues to drive innovation in packaging, every component of the packaging system is now under scrutiny, from fiber substrates to water-based inks and compostable films. Yet, adhesives often remain the overlooked element in conversations around circular design, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance. While adhesives typically make up a small percentage of overall packaging […]
In the drive to decarbonize chemical production, some of the most promising solutions come from unexpected places. Lignin, once largely burned for energy, is now being explored as a valuable input for a wide range of green applications. As the industry looks beyond fossil fuels, lignin is gaining new relevance as a renewable chemical feedstock […]
Elkem ASA has received recognition from the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for the company’s first range of 100% recycled silicones, SILCOLEASE™ R. The product range was named Sustainability Product of the Year, honoring Elkem’s approach to circularity and eco-designed manufacturing for the label industry. “Receiving the BIG Sustainability Award is a great honor and an […]
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bio-adhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices, and medical implants. “Being able to produce glues that can close wounds or make something strongly adhere to the […]
Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265 from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a solvent-free, aliphatic adhesive system that is tailored for applications involving high thermal stresses – in particular retort packaging for pet food, for example. The system combines the highest level of food safety with reliable processing and also helps to reduce CO2 emissions by lowering […]
Axil has announced a new partnership with Bostik to deliver total waste management across UK sites. This collaboration is focused on enhancing operational efficiency, boosting recycling and reuse, and using data-driven insights to ensure full compliance and transparency. As part of the arrangement, new on-site waste equipment will be rolled out to streamline operations, reduce […]
A leader in high-precision delivery devices, medmix is partnering and Gurit, a manufacturer and supplier of advanced composite materials, to launch of BondPro, a next-generation, two-component adhesive engineered by Gurit. BondPro is dispensed using the MIXPAC™ greenLine™ cartridge system from medmix, combining Gurit’s innovation in adhesive technology with medmix’s environmentally responsible packaging solution to meet […]
Nouryon’s newly released sixth-annual sustainability report provides an in-depth overview of the company’s progress and achievements over the past year. According to Nouryon, the report emphasizes the company’s commitment to meet evolving customer demands for innovative and sustainable solutions while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the report, Nouryon highlighted is expanded portfolio of sustainable solutions […]
Henkel and Nordmeccanica announced the elevation of their longstanding collaboration into a strategic partnership. This move aims to accelerate innovation in sustainable packaging technologies, particularly focusing on high-performance adhesives and advanced machinery for flexible packaging applications. Nordmeccanica S.p.A. is a leading manufacturer of coating, laminating and metallizing technology. The company has engaged in a strong […]
In research news, Feng Jiao, the Elvera and William R. Stuckenberg Professor in in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has developed a two-step process to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon-based materials used in the production of food, plastics, and other commodity chemicals. Jiao’s tandem CO2 electrolysis produces acetate […]
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