Tag Archives: carbon footprint reduction

Ahlstrom Launches Acti-V® RRF Natural as the First Double-Sided Silicone-Coated Release Liner Certified Recyclable with Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation sustainable release liner for double-sided PSA tapes that achieves a “Recyclable with Paper” rating under European CEPI testing standards, marking a first for silicone-coated liners on both sides. The product … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Showcases Sustainable Glass Packaging Solutions for Organic Food and Natural Cosmetics at BIOFACH 2026

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Commissions Third High-Efficiency OCC Recycling Line at Dong Tien’s Tay Ninh Mill in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully delivered and supported the start-up of a third recycled fiber OCC line at Dong Tien-Long An Paper JSC’s Tay Ninh mill in Vietnam, designed to process 330 tonnes per day of mixed wastepaper for high-quality … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Expands Long-Term Sustainability Strategy with New Paper-Based Barrier Pilot Facility in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new paper-based barrier pilot plant at its Lund, Sweden facility to accelerate the development of next-generation aseptic packaging materials. The innovation replaces the aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier, … Read the full press release

Infinity +Green Press Felts Earn Voith German Sustainability Award for Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Voith has won the German Sustainability Award in the “Resources” category for its Infinity +Green press felts, recognising an innovative recycling concept that enables unlimited recycling cycles without quality loss. Designed for full circularity, the press felts significantly … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn drives major scope 3 emission reductions as NEOVYN adoption grows across construction, automotive and piping sectors

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn’s NEOVYN™ low-carbon PVC has seen a thirtyfold increase in demand since 2024 as companies across construction, automotive, piping and technical textiles intensify efforts to cut scope 3 emissions and adopt more sustainable materials. Produced using renewable … Read the full press release

Circular Innovation: Aesthetic Rejects from VELUX Find New Life in Low-Carbon Window Systems

(IN BRIEF) VELUX and DOVISTA have joined with circular construction company a:gain to repurpose insulated glass units with minor aesthetic imperfections into high-performance facade windows. Branded as Viddø, these systems minimize material processing and waste while offering a significantly lower … Read the full press release

WACKER Unveils Next-Generation Medical Silicones for Adhesive and Tubing Applications at COMPAMED

(IN BRIEF) At COMPAMED 2025, WACKER introduces several groundbreaking silicone solutions aimed at redefining medical adhesive and tubing performance while advancing environmental goals. The main attraction is SILPURAN® eco 2114, a biomethanol-based silicone gel adhesive produced under mass balance certification … Read the full press release

Evonik inaugurates Alu5 production site in Japan to power next-generation battery and coating technologies

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened its first fumed alumina production plant, “Alu5,” in Yokkaichi, Japan, marking a key step in expanding its aluminum oxide business across Asia. The mid-double-digit million Euro investment will produce AEROXIDE®, a high-performance aluminum oxide solution … Read the full press release

LANXESS shifts Botlek production to low-emission electricity for benzoic acid and derivatives

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has transitioned production of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate at its Botlek site in the Netherlands to operate fully on low-emission electricity, removing fossil fuels from the process. The move reduces the carbon footprint … Read the full press release

EIB finances €425 million to renovate 477 primary schools in Marseille under Marseille en Grand programme

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two financing agreements worth €425 million to modernise 477 primary schools in Marseille, supporting France’s Marseille en Grand initiative. The funding includes a €340 million loan to the Société Publique des … Read the full press release

Borealis enables STABILO to cut carbon emissions in iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 with Bornewables polypropylene

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has supplied Bornewables™ polypropylene to STABILO, enabling the integration of renewable-based materials into the iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 pens. The collaboration, facilitated by Gehr, allows STABILO to cut carbon emissions without compromising on performance or … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Research Shows Menu Reshuffles Can Steer Diners Toward Healthier, Lower-Carbon Choices

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led study, published in Nature Food, has shown that reorganising the order of meals on a weekly set menu can cut diners’ carbon footprint by around one-third and reduce saturated fat intake, without altering recipes … Read the full press release

Henkel Showcases Low-Carbon Adhesive Innovation and RecycLab for PPWR Readiness at FACHPACK

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase a carbon-optimized hot-melt adhesive and resource-efficient solutions for end-of-line and fiber-based packaging at FACHPACK 2025 in Nuremberg. A new low-carbon hot-melt product, unchanged in chemistry and performance, debuts in September to support customer … Read the full press release

EIB Global and GIZ to Advise Kenyatta National Hospital on Solar PV Installation

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, funded by a €50,000 Cities Climate Finance Gap Fund grant and in collaboration with GIZ, will advise Kenyatta National Hospital on installing a solar PV system. The technical studies and financial assessment will guide the integration … Read the full press release

Greece’s Largest Highway Solar Network Goes Live on Olympia Odos

(IN BRIEF) Olympia Odos has inaugurated Greece’s largest solar installation along a motorway, deploying 10 MWp of photovoltaic panels across 19 sites in Achaia, Corinth and Western Attica. Financed and constructed in under two years via the concession model, the … Read the full press release

Stora Enso and Lindab Achieve Up to 72 Percent Packaging CO₂ Reduction with Reusable Corrugated Boxes

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso teamed up with Lindab to design a ten-use, tape-free reusable corrugated box that reduced packaging CO₂ by 72 percent on Polish-to-Czech deliveries and 61 percent on routes to Sweden. Our lightweight FEFCO 201 redesign secures without … Read the full press release

Lidl Italia Leads Italy’s Green Logistics Revolution with the Introduction of the Fully Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600

(IN BRIEF) Lidl Italia becomes the first company in Italy to operate the fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a milestone in sustainable logistics. In collaboration with Daimler Truck Italia and LC3 Trasporti, Lidl is leading the way in decarbonizing freight … Read the full press release

Covestro Introduces Groundbreaking TPU Innovations for AI-Driven Smart Devices at Taipei Symposium

(IN BRIEF) Covestro unveiled its innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions at a symposium in Taipei, highlighting the key role of material innovation in AI-powered smart devices. With advancements in thermal management, durability, and performance, Covestro’s Desmopan® series is revolutionizing industries … Read the full press release