Henkel and Celanese have joined forces to develop a more sustainable future for adhesives, by utilizing captured CO2 emissions.
The two companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of adhesive production and create new opportunities for customers in various industries.
Celanese’s innovative carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project in Texas converts industrial CO2 emissions into methanol, a key ingredient in vinyl acetate monomer. This monomer is then used to produce polymers that form the basis of Henkel’s water-based adhesives.
By incorporating CCU-based materials into their adhesive formulations, Henkel empowers its customers to enhance the sustainability of their products. Industries such as packaging, consumer goods, paper and board, envelopes, graphic arts, e-commerce, labeling, and tissue and towel can benefit from these eco-friendly adhesives.
This collaboration between Henkel and Celanese demonstrates a significant step towards a more circular economy, where valuable resources are recovered and reused, minimizing waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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By investing in innovative technologies like CCU, Henkel and Celanese are making it easier for consumer goods manufacturers to meet the growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions. These companies are not only responding to consumer preferences but also driving the adoption of renewable materials in the industry.
Pernille Lind Olsen, Global Head of the Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives division at Henkel, said: “Our purpose is to pioneer packaging solutions for the benefit of people and planet, which means taking a holistic look at sustainability and making bold moves toward forward-looking technologies that offer our customers cost-effective options for improving sustainability.”
“This initiative will provide new options for our customers to meet overall sustainability goals in the packaging industry,” Olsen stated.
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