Dow, a global materials science company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s leading food and beverage group, Want-Want, to drive zero-solvent emissions and develop a circular economy for flexible packaging.
This agreement aims to deepen value-chain partner collaborations with customised adhesives solutions to address the needs of the industry for more sustainable packaging choices.
Solvent emissions are a source of pollution and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Enabled by Dow’s water-based and solventless adhesives technologies, Want-Want is dedicated to using environmentally friendly laminating adhesives for all its flexible packaging while exploring opportunities to adopt recyclable packaging across more products under its portfolio.
Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics said, “Investing in sustainability is an ongoing process; this significant step with Want-Want can help both parties optimise our sustainability roadmaps in the long run. We will continue to drive innovative solutions and support more partners in achieving their sustainability goals.”
According to Jayne Wong, Global Adhesives Business Director at Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, “Adhesives is an important sector that can help reduce emissions and enable a circular economy. Not only are we advancing sustainable packaging on a larger scale, but we are also exploring benefits such as efficiency optimisation and energy savings, supporting customers in reducing carbon footprint during production and transportation processes.”
The signing of the MoU agreement aligns with Dow’s sustainability goals for carbon neutrality by 2050, as well as supports Want-Want’s sustainability goals to achieve carbon neutrality and adopt recyclable packaging for all products.
Yongmei Cao, General Manager of Operations, Want-Want Group said, “In order to tackle climate change and create long-term value, we have an important part to play as one of China’s largest food and beverage companies to establish an environmentally-friendly value chain – that inspires and encourages our consumers to make positive changes for the planet. Solving sustainability challenges is not a one-man nor a one-organisation job, but also falls on the shoulders of all stakeholders. Not only are we thrilled to advance further in this journey with Dow, but we are also encouraged by the reality that we can offer our customers’ favorite products that are enveloped by Dow’s sustainable packaging innovation.”
