This collection of success stories from our global customers showcase how board manufacturers can turn an optimal dry strength program into indisputable value in their production.
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?
Across all industries, leading companies are busy painting a picture of tomorrow’s world. In this picture, our world has transitioned away from depending on fossil-based raw materials and everyday items such as packages and textiles are renewable and recyclable. To realize this picture of a more sustainable and circular future, companies need a vital element: chemistry.
Renewable cellulosic fibers offer solutions to the pressing sustainability challenges in the textile industry. But without chemistry, these alternatives to cotton and polyester are not possible. Chemistry is crucial for the emerging cellulosic textile and nonwoven applications.
Consumers and regulators are demanding increased recyclability and sustainability from everyday packaging such as cups and food containers. With the help of chemistry, innovative paper and board packages can help brands meet the demand.
The packaging industry is challenged with the transition from traditional single-use plastics to renewable alternatives. With the help of chemistry, molded fiber packaging offers solutions that meet desired properties like water-repellency, durability, recyclability, and safety.
The textile industry is grappling with urgent challenges. We need to find more sustainable ways to produce and reuse textiles. In this transformation, renewable cellulose-based raw materials and textile recycling have a vital role. To unlock their true potential, chemistry expertise is key.
In today’s conscious consumer landscape, brands need to find ways to align their packaging solutions with their sustainability commitments. As a result, the spotlight has turned to renewable, fully recyclable, and biodegradable fiber-based packaging. In this shift, renewable chemistry can provide innovative solutions.
Molded fiber has quickly emerged as the favored packaging choice for brands pursuing renewable and recyclable alternatives to replace single-use plastics. Within this packaging revolution, chemistry plays a pivotal, but often unseen role.
Mari Zabihian, Director, Global Digital Services at Kemira, discusses the change in the papermill working culture when algorithms and people join forces and start learning from each other.
