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September 6, 2019 Sustainability Flexible packaging trends to watch this year

How sustainability, demographics, and health and safety influence flexible packaging inks

July 18, 2019 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Simon Says: Bright Future for Paper

As brands phase out non-recyclable substrates, sustainable paper-based folding carton and corrugated packaging move in to fill the gaps

June 24, 2019 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Simon Says: The case for water-based

Water-based technologies keep evolving to offer the performance formulators need along with the sustainability consumers demand

May 1, 2019 Innovation, Sustainability, Automotive & Transportation Consumers feel the need for electric-vehicle speed

Developing next-generation technology to meet anticipated demand of the e-mobility market

April 28, 2019 Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber, Construction Driving sustainability by embracing efficient building methods

The automotive sector has established a consistent blueprint for continuous efficiency. The time has come for the residential construction industry to do the same.

March 20, 2019 Sustainability Quiz: The basics of waterborne DTM coatings

Are you in the know about waterborne DTM technology? Take the quiz to find out

February 27, 2019 Sustainability Recycled plastic, nonwovens and asphalt: Together under one roof

Manufacturers are transforming recycled plastic into nonwovens for roofing and other construction applications

February 14, 2019 Innovation, Sustainability Nobel-winning chemist makes world a better place-one enzyme at a time

Frances Arnold speaks to BASF about winning the most prestigious award in chemistry.

February 6, 2019 Energy & Resources, Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber Powering hope after a disaster

Power Panel donates Gen-2-0 solar power generator to Puerto Rico disaster relief efforts

December 22, 2018 Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber, Construction Construction trends - is resilience the new green?

In a post-Hurricane Sandy world, not only architects and designers, but now also politicians, engineers and city planners have resilient design on the mind. The very first SMART CITIES NYC '17 Summit sheds light on durability.

November 28, 2018 Sustainability Formaldehyde-free binders for nonwovens

Water-based acrylic resins add strength to nonwoven formulations, without the harmful emissions

November 26, 2018 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings The biomass balance approach

A new approach aligns product performance, cost and true sustainability for coating manufacturers

November 18, 2018 Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber, Construction Sustainable roofing spray inspires small business owner to become its ambassador

This customer gets more bang for his buck and a sustainable roof thanks to a more durable solution.

July 14, 2018 Sustainability, Packaging & Print, Plastics & Rubber It's not easy going green: NFL team debuts compostable peanut bags

Helping Arrowhead Stadium become the first sports venue to sell the pre-packed bags

January 9, 2018 Innovation, Sustainability, Pulp & Paper, Packaging & Print Anatomy of a cup

Your paper coffee cup may seem like it's recyclable, but chances are it's not. It's an issue that paper cup manufacturers have struggled with for decades. Until now

August 30, 2017 Sustainability, Pulp & Paper, Packaging & Print Paper coffee cups take one big step to full recyclability

Mountains of paper cup waste, delivering on sustainability promises, water-based polymer technology, and the end to one very long, very slow drip

May 19, 2017 Automotive & Transportation, Sustainability The new superstars in environmentally-friendly coatings formulation

Formulators are exploring the science of permanent coalescents, while keeping one eye on performance