Kemira collaborates on a project led by Professor Mathieu Lapointe to identify sustainable methods for removing water contaminants that pose significant health risks. The research involves several industry experts and emphasizes the importance of academia-industry partnerships for developing practical, large-scale solutions to protect public health and the environment.
Consumers want the softest tissue products, but as softness increases, so does dusting in tissue production. Excessive dust slows down production, impacts quality, and creates safety risks. Kemira has changed the game in dust control by combining chemistry expertise with innovative measurement and analysis methods.
Think increasing sustainability and switching from conventional, fossil-based chemistries to renewable alternatives means compromising on quality or performance? Think again. Kemira’s biomass-balanced products for papermaking, with wet strength additives as one of the latest additions to our portfolio, check all the boxes.
As sewer overflows caused by flooding become more common, finding a way to disinfect the resulting deluge of potentially hazardous wastewater quickly, effectively and without damaging water bodies is vital. Chemical disinfection with performic acid is showing huge promise as a solution to this challenge.
The answer is yes. Water-intensive industries can now transform their sustainability performance, with one simple switch: from fossil-based polymers to renewable biomass-balanced chemistries from Kemira.
Every day our global logistics team crunches the numbers to figure out the best way to get our chemistry to customers with as little carbon footprint as possible. Learn more about our climate targets and how we’re decarbonizing our logistics.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are behind the excellent heat, oil, and water resistance in countless industry and consumer products. However, their enduring nature raises severe concerns about environmental and health hazards. Before industries can transition away from these “forever chemicals”, a collective effort is required to develop safe and sustainable alternatives.
Renewable chemistry innovations hold promise for revolutionizing the packaging landscape, providing innovative alternatives to traditional fossil-based materials. Let’s explore the transformative benefits of one such innovation: PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) as a renewable barrier coating for paper, board, and molded fiber packaging.
The Finnish Patent and Registration Office has recognized Kemira as holding the fifth position among Finnish domestic companies for the highest volume of patent applications filed in 2023. Notably, Kemira leads its industry-specific reference group, securing the top position in its sector for patent submissions.
The fashion industry faces a huge challenge in reaching its set targets for decarbonization and emission reduction. Novel man-made cellulosic fibers and efficient textile recycling are pivotal in the journey toward a more sustainable industry. But what topics dominate the discussions when stakeholders across the value chain gather to address the challenges and opportunities of this transformation?
