By Paul Uglum, Uglum Consulting, LLC Green technologies refer to technologies that are considered environmentally friendly based on production processes, material choices and supply chains. Environmentally responsible products and processes are desirable in their own right. They also are advisable due to customer preferences and regulatory controls. It is reported that … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at Green Plastic Decorating
Environment & Sustainability
Henkel Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany, has published its 31st Sustainability Report, detailing its achievements and progress in 2021 while also outlining its new 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework. Henkel aims to reduce its carbon footprint in production by 65% by 2025 (vs base year 2010). By the end of 2021, Henkel had already halved its CO2 footprint in production. To achieve … [Read more...] about Henkel Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
Plastics Container Labeling – Sustainability Choices
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating In 2022, sustainability and recyclability have evolved beyond being mere buzzwords or ideals held mainly by the environmentalists among us. The majority of Americans now understand the need to preserve finite resources and protect the health of landscape, seascape and atmosphere. The good news is that it is getting easier to be … [Read more...] about Plastics Container Labeling – Sustainability Choices
Sun Chemical Releases Latest Edition of Its Annual Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has released the latest edition of its Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on the organization’s commitment to a sustainability strategy comprised of three key pillars: operations, products and services, and collaborations. The latest report shows that Sun Chemical achieved its recent energy and water usage goals and outlines new … [Read more...] about Sun Chemical Releases Latest Edition of Its Annual Sustainability Report
Automation, Sustainability and the Future of In-Mold Processes
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating Automation is a key to the future for all types of manufacturing processes. Decorating options for molded plastic parts are no exception. This is especially important for molders who are involved with or are considering in-mold decorating and labeling, where automation and robotics are essential as an element of the success of the … [Read more...] about Automation, Sustainability and the Future of In-Mold Processes