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If you were asked, "What does sustainability mean to you and your polymer operations?" do you have a clear and defined answer? Hold your calendar for September 18-19, come to Penn College for the PIRC's inaugural Polymer Sustainability Summit and start to forge your own path to a more circular system. #Sustainablescience #Ecoefficiency #polymersummit

On the journey to becoming #fullycircular: Covestro's Ray Zeliznik shares his insights on the evolution of the life of a scientist. His strategic approach to reaching joint sustainability goals with customers puts our adhesive and sealant solutions above the rest. Connect with Covestro | Coatings & Adhesives to learn more!  

Late post: Thank you Professor Achim Ilzhöfer for the visit to Covestro Leverkusen, it was a very insightful field visit. We got to learn a lot and gain practical knowledge about the Modern Material and how Circularity is so essential not just for the environment but also profitable for the company. I would also like to thank you for giving us in-depth information throughout this interesting & important course of Modern Material/ Modern Applications. Pankaj Savant Ali Moradi Pritheeraj Roy Sanchit Shelar Emir Emre Taşkın #environment #circulareconomy #business #internationalbusinessmanagement #materialsengineering #materialmanagement #researchanddevelopment #sustainability

On the journey to becoming #fullycircular: Covestro's Ray Zeliznik shares his insights on the evolution of the life of a scientist. His strategic approach to reaching joint sustainability goals with customers puts our adhesive and sealant solutions above the rest. Connect with Covestro | Coatings & Adhesives to learn more!  

The PLASTICS New End Market Opportunity (NEMO) programs are collaborative efforts across industries to demonstrate opportunities for circularity. From data collection to proof-of-concept demonstration projects, NEMO programs are facilitating & advancing an important step in innovation. https://hubs.ly/Q01_t6rk0

The Urgency of Choice -Traditional vs. Green Chemistry! The dichotomy between traditional chemical manufacturing and green chemistry presents us with a clear choice. On one hand, we see the lasting damage of outdated practices — pollution and environmental degradation. On the other hand, the promise of green chemistry offers a pathway to innovation, sustainability, and restoration. At Zenfold Sustainable Technologies, we're committed to leading this transformation. We innovate and implement sustainable solutions that not only respect our environment but enhance it. So, let us know in the comments, isn't it time to make the switch? #sustainability #pharmaceuticals #innovation #innovativesolutions #zenfold

Check out this article about microplastics written by my colleague Emma Calikanzaros! https://lnkd.in/d9uJkbjU.

Thank you Dow for your support and engagement in working to accelerate sustainable chemistry. This reprinted article (with permission) from Dow's internal newsletter provides an indication of the type of leadership and dialogue needed to transform the chemical industry and the sectors that rely on it. As I noted in the article, "Chemistry is key to achieving critical sustainability challenges and goals. Given the urgency of these challenges, we need to find solutions to accelerate innovation, commercialization, and adoption and scale of chemistries and materials that benefit society but with much lower impact. While there will be differences of opinion on what constitutes “better” and the pathways to sustainable chemistry, the collaborative community and trusted network we have built through Change Chemistry will allow us to have the honest conversations necessary to address differences, identify paths forward, and drive those solutions faster." Together we can Change Chemistry.

Compostable Coffee Capsules: A Game Changer in Sustainability 🌍☕ Here's the quick scoop on the findings from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands: 1. Top Choice: Compostable Capsules 🥇: Dominating the sustainability charts, compostable biobased capsules are a clear winner. With a 100% Material Circularity Indicator (MCI), they turn your coffee habits green by being fully recyclable into compost.  Even when compostable capsules are disposed of incorrectly, they maintain their sustainability advantage.🌱 2. Runner-Up: Aluminium Capsules 🥈: In the sustainability race, aluminum capsules take second place. They work well when recycled in dedicated systems but fall short with a 60% MCI due to recycling complexities. ♻️ 3. Plastics Lag Behind 🐢: Traditional fossil-based plastics are the laggards, unfit for a circular economy with an MCI below 50%. This study isn't just academic – it's a call to action for eco-conscious coffee lovers and a nudge for the industry towards greener practices. Choose wisely, sip sustainably! #EcoFriendlyCoffee #SustainableChoices #CircularEconomy #InnovationInSustainability 💚🌏 Interested in partnering with NEXE for a greener tomorrow. To learn more about NEXE’s BPI-certified compostable beverage pods - visit our website, www.nexeinnovations.com We serve various markets, including office coffee services distributors, private label and co-manufacturing. #officecoffee #privatelabel #partnerships https://lnkd.in/g8nM6GFc