Avery Dennison Films Offer Sustainable Alternative to PVC Print Film
Avery Dennison has introduced a range of digital- and screen-printing films with a lower environmental impact. Compared with existing PVC films, TrueImpact films lower greenhouse gas emissions 12...
View ArticleFlexible PVC Compounds Cut VOC Emissions
Teknor Apex says its flexible PVC compounds for indoor construction products exhibit up to 90 percent lower emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than a comparable standard PVC while also...
View ArticleGreenpeace: Tech Giants Still Using Hazardous Chemicals
Samsung, Sony and Panasonic are among the technology companies still using hazardous chemicals such as polyvinylchloride and brominated flame retardants in their products, according to a report by...
View ArticlePlastic Recyclers Offer Shrink Sleeve Label Solutions
In its ongoing effort to address the issues associated with shrink sleeve labels on PET bottles, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has released a report offering up a number of...
View ArticleHazardous Chemicals Found in Halloween Supplies
Target, Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Party City and Walgreens are among the retailers whose Halloween costumes and party supplies contain hazardous chemicals, according to a study by the Ecology Center’s...
View ArticleTimberland Increases Recycled Material Use
In 2014, 79 percent of Timberland footwear incorporated renewable, organic or recycled (ROR) materials, up from 70 percent in 2013. The brand’s leading recycled material, found in over 14 million...
View ArticleNSF Verifies First Industry-Wide EPD for Water, Sewer Piping
The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) has published the first North American industry-wide environmental product declaration (EPD) for water and sewer piping, and it has been verified by NSF...
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