Bio-based particles and pigments are unlocking new possibilities for sustainable coatings, offering technical performance improvements and environmental benefits across decorative and protective applications.
Canada's proposed greenwashing amendment raises concerns about government overreach and its potential impact on businesses and brand reputations in Canada.
The market for low-VOC coatings is projected to grow from $128.6 billion in 2024 to $154.9 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% during the forecast period.
AI enhances sustainable manufacturing in smart factories by optimizing processes, improving product design and ensuring compliance while reducing environmental impact.
UV coatings can deliver faster production speeds, reduce operation costs, and offer no VOC emissions, as evident in two customer case studies; one a sprinkler pipe manufacturer and the other a solar torque tube manufacturer.
In an interview with PCI, Giona Kilcher, Global Business Director, CASE, at Trinseo, delves into how chemical recycling, traditionally associated with plastics, is now being harnessed to make latex binders for coatings more environmentally friendly.
The objective of this collaboration was to showcase the performance of sustainable, soy-based coating materials in real-world formulations, comparing them to benchmarks derived from petroleum-based counterparts. Part II of this series focuses on soy-alkyd dispersion paint.