An excerpt from the article can be found below.
“Sustainability remains a priority for those in the coatings business, especially as the European Union plans to implement new regulations on chemical usage. As a result, manufacturers are seeking ways to incorporate more sustainably advantaged materials into their product portfolios.
Bio-based feedstocks have evolved from niche and “nice to have” to a requirement in many industries, as they are critical to enhancing sustainability in coatings applications. However, many industry players may have limited feedstock availability due to location, or lack the technology to process bio-based materials.
That’s why manufacturers must also integrate recycled content alongside bio-based materials as they work to develop more sustainable coatings in the long term. Significant investments in sustainable feedstocks and recycling technology—similar to the work done by Trinseo—will be key to improving the sustainability of coatings applications.”
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