Sustainable (or eco-friendly) adhesives promote a healthier planet by reusing certain materials for their original purpose without requiring alteration or treatment. Sustainable adhesives include:
Compostable adhesives are a subset of biodegradable adhesives. Unlike biodegradable adhesives, compostable adhesives break down in a compost pile environment. Designed to work in our existing waste remediation systems, these adhesives leave no harmful residue or waste behind once fully composted. The resulting compost then improves and fertilizes the soil.
As environmentally friendly initiatives rise, more companies turn toward sustainable adhesives for their bonding needs. We work with many manufacturers that supply us with each of these types of sustainable adhesives that not only improve your environmental friendliness, they also increase operational efficiencies and enhance end-use products. For more information on how BC Adhesives sustainable adhesives can help your company, please contact us!
When an adhesive is repulpable, it means it dissolves completely in water during the paper re-pulping process. Repulpable adhesives are ideal for cardboard boxes, envelopes and other paper product applications because they are fully soluble in water. This allows these adhesives to dissolve, eliminating the film or residue typically left behind.
They derive from renewable materials, such as plants and beeswax, and contain no petroleum derivatives in their formulations. In addition to a decreased carbon footprint, they further enhance overall sustainability content for many applications, including: Paper lamination, Case and carton sealing, and bottle labeling.
Recyclable adhesives often serve automotive applications and bonding needs for glass, aluminum, and steel. They fully integrate with the bonded substrates and can melt down completely without producing adhesive waste or residue when the end-use product reaches its end of life.
Biodegradable adhesives are designed to be broken down by bacteria and other living organisms. During this degradation process, they lead to the production of carbon dioxide, water and other natural gases depending on the environmental conditions. Synthesized using natural raw materials and based on renewable materials, they are ideal for packaging applications, envelopes, hygiene products and medical devices especially.
Contact us today to learn more about the 5 sustainable adhesives that you should be implementing into your products! With more than two decades of experience our trusted team can help you optimize your workflow and work towards a healthier planet.
