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TSRC receives EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability performance

Posted on: TSRC Corporation (TSRC) is one of the leader in the field of Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs). One of its subsidiaries, TSRC Specialty Materials (TSM), has recently attained recognition by EcoVadis.

Henkel Polybit Dammam achieves circularity for waste recycling

Posted on: Henkel Polybit Dammam has achieved full circularity for waste material at its manufacturing site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

E.U. proposes 'one substance, one assessment' reform to enhance transparency

Posted on: European Commission is adopting three legislative proposals to: streamline assessments of chemicals across EU legislation; strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals; and ensure early detection and action on emerging chemical risks.

Lightweighting spurs growth in global automotive adhesive tapes market

Posted on: Straits Research has released a new report on the market for automotive adhesive tapes that estimates the market will reach $13,779 million by 2031.

Dow is named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 23rd year

Posted on: Dow has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a leading index provider focused on providing essential sustainability intelligence.

U.K. scientists innovate adhesive recycling for greener future

Posted on: A team of UK scientists has got a step closer to making several different types of plastic much easier to recycle, using a method that could be applied to a whole range of difficult-to-recycle polymers, including rubbers, gels and adhesives.

New adhesive from Bostik is a crucial element of recyclable wind turbine blades

Posted on: The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium announced the completion of its second recyclable thermoplastic wind turbine blade, further advancing the industry’s commitment to advancing sustainability in wind energy.

Single-family construction surges as interest rates fall

Posted on: According to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts increased 14.8% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 million units.

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