MonoSol, A Kuraray Company

🌍 Exciting advancements in sustainability! 💧 We are thrilled to have Rick Goetz share our work on water-soluble films for unit-dose detergent packets at SEPAWA 2024. These films enhance cleaning efficiency while prioritizing consumer safety and environmental responsibility. At MonoSol, we’re developing biobased films that align with brands and consumers who value sustainability like us. Join us in exploring sustainable sourcing, reduced emissions, and the importance of biodegradability for a cleaner, greener future! 🌱💚 #Sustainability #Innovation #MonoSol #SEPAWACONGRESS2024 #Biobased

Join us at the upcoming poster session by Yash Parulekar, where we'll be delving into the crucial topic of biodegradation of materials in specific environmental compartments. Our session will shed light on the challenges of testing water-soluble materials, the importance of understanding test methods such as OECD 301, and the impact of these tests on regulations in the detergent industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the conversation on environmental safety. See you at the poster session! #Sustainability #SEPAWACONRGESS2024

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We are thrilled to share that we will participate in SEPAWA Congress 2024! #biobased #sustainability #afuturewithoutwaste

Nature-Based Films: Sooner Than You'd Think!   MonoSol, A Kuraray Company provided an update at the American Chemistry Society Fall meeting on the progress we are making toward natural material films to complement our existing portfolio of water-soluble, biodegradable options. From bio-based PVA and natural material blends to 100% plant based films, MonoSol is leading the way to a safer, simpler and more sustainable waste-free future.   Thanks to R C Ramaswamy, Dmitriy Davydovich, PhD and Tyberius Torres for leading our engagement as founding members of the ACS Natural Polymers Consortium.

The Journal of Environmental Pollution published a corrigendum (fancy word for correction) yesterday to a study on contaminants found in drinking water refill kiosks around Mexico City. The spectra labeled as polyvinyl alcohol in the original manuscript was subsequently shown to be cellulose instead. This correction is important because the original study was being cited by a company that is trying to clear the field of competition by actively lobbying to ban popular detergent products that rely on the safety, sustainability and performance attributes of water soluble, biodegradable PVA technology. We applaud the authors and the journal for making the correction. https://lnkd.in/gMppbUff

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Yesterday, we had the exciting opportunity to explore the new MonoSol Innovation Center. This cutting-edge facility, situated in Fulton Labs at the core of Chicago's tech scene, provides our R&D team with state-of-the-art resources and offers expansive collaborative spaces for our teams to brainstorm and engage with our customers! We can't wait for you to visit! #fultonlabs

Challenge #1: Reduce single-use plastic items such as cutlery, straws, and bags by choosing reusable alternatives like stainless steel cutlery, bamboo straws and cloth bags. Challenge #2: Embrace sustainability by opting for office supplies made from recycled materials or eco-friendly alternatives such as refillable or bamboo pens and notebooks made from sustainably sourced materials. #PlasticFreeJuly #AFutureWithoutWaste