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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.

Scientists work on adhesive tape designed for wound healing

Posted on: Scientists at Maikop State Technological University in Russia have secured a patent for an innovative adhesive tape designed for wound healing, featuring a blend of pectin and collagen.

Successful completion of the workshop series hosted by Afera and IVK paves the way for the development of the PCF tool in 2024

Posted on: Final 2 workshops on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) attended by a targeted group of experts within the adhesives and adhesive tapes industry in Düsseldorf on 6 and 7 November 2023.

BASF names company veteran as new chairman

Posted on: BASF announced that Markus Kamieth will take over as chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, succeeding Martin Brudermüller, who has held the position since 2018 and has been a member of the Board of Executive Directors since 2006.

Integrating degradable bonds for enhanced recyclability

Posted on: A group of British researchers has moved one step closer to simplifying the recycling of various plastic types by developing a method applicable to a broad spectrum of challenging-to-recycle polymers, such as rubbers, gels, and adhesives.

Sustainability, automation adoption drive healthy M&A activity for packaging in 2023: new

Posted on: Boston, MA-based Capstone Partners, a middle-market investment firm, reports in its November 2023 Packaging Update that the sector players have continued to adopt technological innovation, automation, and environmentally-sustainable solutions, fueling transaction activity in the space this year.

Flexible Packaging Europe: Council sets ambitious targets for recycling at scale of flexible packaging but fails ensuring enabling conditions

Posted on: On 18 December, the Environment Council voted on a General Approach on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. “After the vote in the European Parliament, we are glad to see the file making concrete progress also in the Council,” states Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director of Flexible Packaging Europe.

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