From a simple cup of black coffee to a salted caramel mocha frappuccino, each coffee drinker has their own favorite way of indulging in this caffeinated beverage. Many choose to enjoy their drink on the go which requires a lot from the cup.
Our Corporate Responsibility program is driven to ensure that we as a company contribute to sustainable development to not only meet the needs of present generations, but do this without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Most of our water infrastructure was laid in the early to mid-20th century. With a lifespan of 75-100 years, we now have a situation brewing underground.
Taken for granted by millions around the world, clean, fresh tap water is a luxury that deserves far more appreciation than it gets. But piping it direct to your tap takes more than just a drop of smart engineering and a splash of chemistry.
We've all been there. Even the most reluctant of shoppers find themselves swayed by the convenience of clicking the "buy" button and ordering something online, often from the other side of the globe. But the rise and rise of online shopping naturally means packaging volumes are on the up too, meaning more to transport and more to recycle. So what are we doing to make this trend more sustainable?
Today, August 1st 2018, is the Earth Overshoot Day – the date when we have used more natural resources than our planet can regenerate in a year. At this rate, we’re using 1.7 times the Earth’s capacity. This can be turned around by making smart choices in policies and consumption, everyday.
With roughly one third of the food we produce every year ending up on the trash pile instead of in our stomachs, cutting down food waste is becoming an urgent global priority. High-quality food-grade packaging is part of the solution to this problem.
Phosphorus is one of the vital building blocks for life. It is essential for example for animal feed and food production. At the same time, in wastewater it is a nuisance that needs to be removed. Pioneering solutions for both phosphorus removal and recycling is important to us, our wastewater treatment plant customers, as well as the society at large.
Last deadline for REACH registration came into force this May – we have worked diligently to fully comply with the regulation.
From forest to consumer to recycling bin, the lifecycle of a paper coffee cup is far more complex than you might think – and chemistry plays an important role in every single step, bringing value for all stakeholders in the value chain. What do these stakeholders expect at each stage of the lifecycle, and what role can they play in helping to close the loop and achieve a zero-waste future for the paper cup?
