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Forestry scientists at Göttingen University develop bio-based environmentally friendly material

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Henkel’s Dixon facility in California, USA, the global center of excellence for the manufacture of resins for 3D printing, has achieved zero production waste to landfill (ZWTL) status.

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The topic of responsible investment has been on the agenda a lot recently. Responsible investment is an approach to investment that explicitly incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. An investor may prioritise one or more of these factors in the selection of their own investments.

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Black Moda Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of tricot clothes, bath and home textiles, knitwears and socks, is the first textile company to expand its packaging range to packaging bags made of carbon-neutral wood.

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The packaging, automotive, and other consumer goods industries have received EUR 14.5 million funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme for a project aiming to replace petroleum-based goods with bio-based products. The INN-PRESSME project will function as an ecosystem, involving the development of recyclable and/or biodegradable packaging, energy, and vehicle solutions and other consumer goods.

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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today the completion of its $300 million 10-year inaugural Sustainability Bond with an interest coupon of 2.4% per annum. This transaction is in line with its newly introduced Sustainability Bond Framework. This milestone further advances Whirlpool Corporation's global sustainability strategy focusing on actions to drive positive environmental and social impacts.

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A Mercedes Benz eVito electric van is now being used by Offset Print and Packaging, based in Aylesford in Kent as the result of winning Antalis’ Future Focus campaign.

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Dextrine plant-based adhesives deliver increased sustainability with no compromise in quality

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Recycled PET made from post-consumer plastic waste

Developed by the recently acquired DSM 3D printing business
Alternative to virgin raw materials can help reduce carbon footprint
Glass-fiber filled material suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF)

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Materials science leader to also focus on a deforestation-free future as part of 2030 sustainability goals

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Black Moda Oy is a Finnish family-owned company that produces responsibly manufactured jersey clothing at a family-owned factory located in Portugal (Black Moda Portugal Lda). They also produce other textile products, the manufacture of which is carried out together with long-term partners located in Portugal and Italy.

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Brace yourself for embracing circularity.

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AFFINITY polyolefin elastomer improves the performance, sustainability of plastic pallets

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Two products were awarded for performance and practicability: Dow’s first Post-Consumer Recycled resin offering in Asia Pacific and its recyclable Polyolefin Backing for carpet tile

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Bio-based materials, also known as biomaterials, are plant-based raw materials, for example cotton, silk or wood, and of course we all use these in our everyday lives, for example in packaging, clothing and furniture.

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EcoFloat shrink sleeve material has achieved the recognition of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This is important to us because this confirms that we have created a state-of-the-art shrink film material that can be used as a decoration for food and beverage packaging and supports the recycling of the packaging. It has been recognized in Europe by EPBP and now in the USA by APR.

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Battery Center of Excellence will provide a gateway to bring production of batteries to the United States and answer the call to President Biden’s Executive Order to create a more resilient and secure supply chain

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The tripartite partnership further accelerates Dow’s momentum in driving sustainable packaging adoption of PCR in Asia Pacific

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Today Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced Products certification. Its carton packages integrating attributed[1] recycled polymers are now available for food and beverage manufacturers.

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Tetra Pak today announces it is ready to deploy its portfolio of tethered cap solutions. The portfolio brings numerous benefits to food and beverage manufacturers and consumers, as the company builds on its vision of the most sustainable food package. These benefits include minimising litter, as the cap will stay attached to the package. The carbon footprint can also be reduced because the company’s tethered caps are planned to become available as a plant-based option, therefore increasing the renewable content of the package.

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