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Today, as we celebrate our planet, we are reminded of the crucial role we all play in preserving it. At Salicylates & Chemicals, we are committed to sustainability and are constantly seeking innovative ways to be more conscious of our environmental impact. This Earth Day, we're excited to share some of the steps we’ve taken toward a cleaner & greener future: 🍃 Introducing Our Sustainable Solution: Lactic Acid-Based Products 🌱 Why Choose Lactic Acid-Based Products? 1. Naturally Derived: Sourced from natural resources, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic ingredients. 2. Biodegradable: Our products break down easily, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier planet. We aim to help brands create products that are both effective and environmentally responsible. Together, we can make a difference one formulation at a time. 🌎 #EarthDay2024 #SustainableBeauty #NaturalIngredients #Biodegradable #LacticAcid #EcoFriendly #BeautyIndustry #Innovation #GreenFuture

Sustainable beauty starts with Oxbalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) 🌱 OQ Chemicals' Oxbalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) is a bio-based, readily biodegradable ester that not only matches the performance of its synthetic counterpart but also doesn't harm the planet. 🔍 Sustainability highlights: - Eco-friendly: made from renewable feedstocks, ensuring a reduced carbon footprint. - Traceability: certified by ISCC+, adhering to the mass balance approach for responsible sourcing. - Protecting biodiversity: supports deforestation-free supply chains and promotes good agricultural practices. Contributing to environmental sustainability while delivering high-performance beauty products to your customers, Oxbalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) is the perfect choice for brands balancing beauty and sustainability. Learn more: https://scom.ly/oqema17pc #OQEMA #OQChemicals #NPGDiHeptanoate #SustainableBeauty #CraftingSustainableSolution

🌿 How Areca Palm Leaf Products Reduce Carbon Footprint 🌍 In today’s world, making sustainable choices is more important than ever. 🌱 One simple yet powerful way to contribute to a greener planet is by switching to areca palm leaf products. These eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives help reduce carbon footprints in various ways—right from the sourcing of materials to the end of their lifecycle. Here’s how: Naturally Sourced: Made from fallen leaves, no trees are cut down, making it a zero-impact material. Chemical-Free Production: No harmful chemicals or additives are used in the manufacturing process. Completely Biodegradable: After use, these plates decompose naturally, leaving behind no waste. Want to know more about how areca palm leaf products can contribute to a sustainable future? 🌿 Dive deeper into the science and benefits in my latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gvnW52Fd . . . #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyProducts #CarbonFootprint #ArecaPalmLeaf #Agrileaf #EnvironmentallyFriendly #GreenLiving

Looking to meet your sustainability goals but worried how it impacts your products’ performance? Shell Chemicals can help you with a variety of bio-based and readily biodegradable alcohols and ethoxylates. Ideal for use in lotions, creams and other personal care products that shape the every day.   If you will be at in-Cosmetics in Paris and want to learn more, send me a direct message     #poweringprogress #sustainability  #cosmeticingredients #incosmetics

#Bioresin Applications: A Sustainable Solution Bio-based films and coatings for food packaging, offer improved shelf life and barrier properties. Biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions, reducing plastic waste and promoting a circular economy. Bio-based adhesives for labels and packaging, replacing synthetic adhesives with more environmentally friendly options. 📌 Advantages of #Bioresin Applications: #Sustainability: Bioresins are derived from renewable resources, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting a circular economy. #Reduced environmental impact: Bioresins have a lower carbon footprint than traditional resins, contributing to climate change mitigation. Improved performance: Bioresins offer comparable or even superior performance compared to traditional resins in terms of strength, durability, and other properties. #Biodegradability and compostability: Certain bioresins are biodegradable and compostable, further reducing their environmental impact.

Did you know that brands such as Allbirds, bottle up, BiOBUDDi, and Eos Natural Foods all use Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-based material? These companies are seeking to address climate change by turning to nature, and Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-based material helps to further enhance the sustainability of their products. To wrap up #BioplasticsWeek, we’ll be sharing sustainability stories from our clients on how I'm green™ bio-based enables brands in their sustainability journey. Click here to learn more https://lnkd.in/e2SVQVAf. #BioplasticsWeek PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association)

Yes!! It is possible to tackle plastic waste and climate change with single solution. I’m Green Polyethylene is fully recyclable using the current streams, at the same time with negative carbon footprint. How is that possible? Braskem uses sustainable ethanol from sugarcane as feedstock to produce bio-ethylene (C2), that is polymerized to produce an wide range of PE grades, as HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE. Same properties, same quality, with segregated renewable carbons from photosynthesis, instead of fossil, fully recyclable! Check out few brands in this post that use already having the benefits of using this solution in their products…for further information check oir website https://lnkd.in/dJt6gvH9 #biobased #circularity #carbonfootprint #bioplasticweek

The demand for biodegradable products from consumers has become increasingly prevalent, correlating with a drive towards sustainability and corporate social responsibility. With more people focusing on the end-of-life (EOL) cycle of their products, it has become imperative to have an accurate system in place not only to validate degradability claims, but to assess the toxicity of those degradation products and provide alternative solutions in cases where biodegradation isn’t favourable. Read this white paper to learn more about biodegradability, biodegradability testing methodologies, current constraints and future prospects: https://lnkd.in/gmv72eUU #biodegradability #Eurofins #EnvironmentalTesting #RegulatoryCompliance #consumerproducts #sustainability #testingforlife

🍄🔍 Are you ready for the next breakthrough in sustainable packaging? Our latest Food Safety Snapshot explores the innovative use of mycelium to replace traditional plastics in packaging. Discover how mycelium-based materials offer a biodegradable, renewable, and versatile alternative, reducing environmental impact and supporting a circular economy. Learn about the science behind mycelium, its environmental benefits, and economic potential. 🔗 Explore the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q02Csl030 #SGSDigicomply #FoodSafetySnapshot #SustainablePackaging #Mycelium #Biodegradable #CircularEconomy #Innovation #EnvironmentalSustainability #PlasticPollution #EcoFriendly #FutureOfPackaging 🧡 If you found this helpful, don't forget to like and share with friends and colleagues who might benefit from this information!

Sustainability is growing in popularity in every industry, and oral care is not an exception. Consumers look for #nonplastic and #biodegradable alternatives in their everyday life, as they realize that even a small change can be great for the environment. Offering an eco-friendly #toothbrush in your catalogue is therefore necessary to be competitive. Discover more in the slides below 👇 And if you would like to learn more, read the complete article 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9X7pNzV