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💡#DidYouKnow that ‘biofouling’ costs the global marine industry more than $15 billion per year?   That’s why Thomas Sabel, our Technical Sales Manager for MOWITAL, is putting a #SpotlightOn the marine coatings market. Anti-fouling protection coatings are sustainability superstars – by preventing microorganisms from increasing corrosion on ships and increasing drag, these coatings can reduce energy costs by up to 30% and extend the ship’s life.   So, it’s important that the production of anti-corrosion coatings is as environmentally friendly as possible. To ensure this, coating manufacturers should: ➡️ Complete a CSRD Report, outlining alignment with EU-wide standards. ➡️ Optimise the use of compressed air in production for improved CO2 balance. ➡️ Take a holistic view of corrosion protection processes by evaluating effects such as protection duration and of corrosion speed.   At Kuraray, we’re continuously evolving future-oriented solutions. Find out more about our MOWITAL® for heavy-duty applications and discover how its flexibility meets your needs – contact our expert Thomas at Thomas.sabel@kuraray.com.   #Kuraray #Mowital #MarineCoatings

📈#STAT: Over 50% of consumers consider the environmental impact of packaging to be important. In this instalment of #InsightsForInnovation, we’re spotlighting the ever-evolving world of sustainable packaging! Regulatory processes around the world change constantly, reflecting consumers’ increasingly eco-friendly mindset – so how can brands tackle the challenges of creating sustainable packaging? 📦 Our new whitepaper breaks down key insights to support your sustainable packaging journey, including: ♻️The top nine sustainable packaging trends you need to know ♻️ Regional regulatory differences in the EU and beyond ♻️Potential compliance challenges and how to overcome them ♻️ The sustainable packaging consumer landscape Simplify your sustainable packaging development – download our whitepaper now! https://lnkd.in/eiHnuqeJ #Kuraray #Sustainability #Packaging

As #SustainableSeptember wraps up, we’re reflecting on an impactful month of action and collaboration! ♻️🌱🌍   At Kuraray, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. This September, we focused on driving real change by bringing our team together with external experts to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions and inspire sustainable practices that make a difference across our customers’ supply chains. And in alignment with our commitment to people and planet, our team participated in a wide range of charitable events that support both local communities and the environment.   But our commitment doesn’t stop here. Sustainability is a priority year-round, and we’re proud to continue working with our partners to create lasting positive impact.   What sustainable actions did you take this #SustainableSeptember? Share with us in the comments below!   Discover more about our initiatives in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/excWVyfz   #Kuraray #Sustainability

#EventAlert! 🗓️📣 Will we see you at SEPAWA 2024?   We’re excited to be back at SEPAWA in Berlin between 16-18 October, where we’ll be showcasing our home, personal care, and industrial and intuitional cleaning ingredients at booth C446!   This year, our team will be exhibiting alongside MonoSol, A Kuraray Company, which innovates biodegradable PVA technology. Visit us to discover our sustainable single use doses and eco-friendly solvents, as well as explore our unique laundry pod, made in collaboration with Monosol and powered by Methoxy-Methyl-Butanol (MMB) – a safe, sustainable solvent for household cleaners, laundry detergents and more!   Plus: ➡️ Bust common myths about the biodegradation of water-soluble materials through a poster presentation on the 2nd floor! ➡️And hear expert insights about new paths to biobased water-soluble films with a talk on the 17 October!   Interested? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/d8f2XPSA   #SEPAWA2024 #Kuraray #Sustainability

On International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, we're reminded that nearly one-third of all food is lost or wasted each year, with far-reaching impacts. ♻️   Effective packaging is key in the fight against food loss – we're committed to sustainable packaging solutions, preserving food and the planet. It's crucial to strike a balance between preservation and environmental impact, and our EVAL™ EVOH, PLANTIC™, and EXCEVAL™ barrier materials extend food shelf life, helping combat waste.   Let's innovate together to reduce food loss and waste, building a future where food is valued, shared, and enjoyed while preserving resources.    Find out more here:    #FoodWaste #Sustainability #ReduceFoodWaste #SustainableSeptember #Kuraray

Sustainability is a complex topic, and only through collaboration and knowledge-sharing can we make truly sustainable developments. ♻️   That’s why we hold networking events where we invite keynote speakers to share industry insights and social research. As we approach the end of #SustainableSeptember, we’re spotlighting insights from experts across different fields of research that are supporting us on our sustainable journey. This year, our team heard from: 🔬 Michael Carus – Founder of the nova-Institut GmbH. Michael showed us which technologies will have a significant impact in the sustainability space in the coming years. 🧠Kirstine Fratz – Zeitgeist Researcher. Kirstine explained to us why societies change, what influences affect us, and what the zeitgeist has to do with crises.   At Kuraray, we look beyond what we’re doing each day to be more sustainable, asking ourselves “what’s next?” And developing our team’s knowledge is always a key focus in helping us - and our customers – stay ahead of the sustainability curve. 🌱   Find out more about our journey to sustainability here: https://lnkd.in/e_TmsK5M   #Sustainability #Responsibility #ShapingTheFuture

This #SustainableSeptember, we’ve been supporting our local communities as part of our commitment to make a meaningful impact on the world around us. Here’s some of what we got up to! 🌏   🧸 We took part in another Malteser in Deutschland Social Day, helping transform a daycare facility in Hattersheim by painting, planting flower beds and more! Our volunteer efforts mean that the daycare centre workers can focus their time where it matters most – providing exceptional care to children, without distraction. Our team were enthusiastic to dig in and play their part in shaping the learning environment of future generations.   ⛳ Our sustainability superstars also collected donations at the Golf Cup at Hof Hausen vor der Sonne.  The tournament was in aid of raising money for the Schmetterling cancer aid project, which provides crucial mental wellbeing support for cancer patients and their relatives – a worthy cause! Thank you to all participants for your teamwork and commitment to social sustainability! 🌟   Find out more about Kuraray’s sustainability efforts this September here: https://lnkd.in/e_TmsK5M   #MalteserSocialDays #Sustainability #Socialevents