Sustainability in manufacturing : Green Adhesives

To many businesses, sustainability is just a buzzword like ‘credit crunch’ was in the late 2000s. The idea of tracking, managing, and acting on the impact of your business on the environment is fast becoming a fundamental pillar of many companies in the UK, and so it should.

The British government is leading the way to a brighter more sustainable future. The UK reduced its carbon footprint from 406.2 million tonnes in 2022 to 302.8 million tonnes in 2023, which is a staggering 6.6%. British industry is the third largest contributor to carbon emissions this accounts for 14% of total emissions.

So, what can we do to help you fulfil your sustainability goals and strengthen your green credentials?

There are two key areas where Ureka can positively impact your sustainability. Resource preservation and occupation health.

Resource preservation

Sustainability is not just about sourcing in accordance with sustainable practices it is also about ensuring you run your business as energy efficient as possible. Reducing energy costs is a focus for many high-throughput production lines even marginal savings in energy costs can contribute significantly to your overall profitability. In practice, these savings can be made by reviewing current adhesive usage and identifying where adhesives with a high inefficiency rate can be replaced with more efficient green adhesives.

Occupational health

Choosing adhesives with reduced levels of monomeric isocyanates or solvents not only ensures user protection but also allows many production lines to operate without harmful substances. These monomer-reduced (MR) products enable adhesive applications without additional employee training. By supporting employee health and safety in line with substitution requirements, your company demonstrates a strong commitment to acting sustainably.

How can Ureka help you build a more sustainable supply chain?

Ureka’s technical team will be able to guide and advise you through this process. The team will start with an onsite adhesive audit then take you through our process of Discover |Recommend | Trial | Implement | Support

Get in touch with our Technical Team:

Alex Nunn – [email protected]

Kenton Nunn – [email protected]