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New packaging waste regulation comes a step closer

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The proposed new rules for more sustainable packaging in Europe continue to wind their way through the legislative processes of the institutions of the EU.

Registration open for Fraunhofer IFAM European courses in North America

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has announced that registration is open for two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in 2024.

Tape manufacturer ups sustainability game with expansion at U.S. facility

Posted on: 15 December 2023 As adhesive manufacturers look to the future, what are they doing to meet customer needs and reach sustainability targets? The recent unveiling of a $40 million expansion at tesa’s manufacturing facility in Sparta, Michigan, provides some answers.

4evergreen alliance publishes enhanced guidance on collection and sorting

Posted on: 14 December 2023 The 4evergreen alliance unveils the latest version of its Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging, updating the 2022 version with further industry insights on collection routes in Europe. The tool, which recommends a two-stream collection system, has also been adapted to be more user-friendly and aligned with the rest of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox.

How can ISO 56007 help you finetune your innovation processes?

Posted on: 14 December 2023 Afera Standardisation Consultant Karsten Seitz reports on the 22 November EIRMA (European Industrial Research Management Association) webinar in which he took part on the new ISO standard ISO 56007:2023 Innovation Management: tools and methods for managing opportunities and ideas.

Regulations regarding VOC concentration limits in Canada begin in 2024

Posted on: 14 December 2023 On January 1, 2024, regulatory limits for VOCs associated with the manufacture and import of certain products in Canada will come into effect.

Five considerations when selecting PSA tape for any substrate

Posted on: 14 December 2023 To ensure optimal adhesion, consider these five questions when choosing a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Where is chemical recycling on its path to circularity?

Posted on: 12 December 2023 Itero Technologies CEO Simon Hansford sits down with Richard Carter, independent consultant and former senior executive at BASF, to paint a picture of the chemical recycling sector today and envision its future – discussing decarbonization and electrification, end-to-end collaboration across the industry, chemical recycling’s position in the waste hierarchy, and more.