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No Compromises: How Eastman’s Naia™ Renew Is Transforming the Fashion Industry
2 weeks ago - Here, Shaw’s Kellie Ballew and Eastman’s Ruth Farrell discuss the opportunities created by Eastman’s Naia™ Renew textile, and the need to show the market that sustainability and circularity can be achieved without compromise.
Trending: 4 Steps Forward for a Circular Economy for Fashion
3 months ago - Eastman's new Naia Renew portfolio, ASOS’ first circular collection, and the launch of brands Borobabi and Covalent add to the budding landscape of fashion that chips away at the rampant waste created by the industry.
Eastman makes the promise of sustainability a reality with Naia™ Renew
3 months ago - Conscious fashion fiber producer launches new traceable, transparent circular portfolio
US Plastics Pact Aims to Ignite Further Change Toward Circular Economy for Plastic
5 months ago - 60+ brands, retailers, government agencies, and NGOs collaborate to advance all plastic packaging to become reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew for sustainability without compromise
7 months ago - Sustainable materials provider previews new-generation Tritan copolyester.
Eastman Launches Recycled Avra™ to Debut in Spring 2020 Performance Apparel
1 year ago - Activewear powered by Avra™ contributes to the circular economy with 100 percent recycled performance fibers
Eastman Receives Eighth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
1 year ago - Eastman is proud to announce that it received the 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. This marks Eastman’s eighth ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award and sixth Sustained Excellence recognition.
Eastman Offers Second Innovative Recycling Solution to Global Plastic Waste Problem
1 year ago - Eastman announced today a breakthrough innovation to address the world's plastic waste problem.
Trending: Collaborations Continue to Fuel Solutions to Plastic Pollution
1 year ago - These days, we can’t go a week without the launch of another initiative, innovation or collaboration aimed at eradicating plastic waste around the world – which means we may actually have a fighting chance at doing it.
Eastman Offers Innovative Recycling Technology for Polyesters
1 year ago - Eastman, one of the world’s leading specialty materials companies, announced today its intention to pursue the launch of an innovative advanced circular recycling technology that uses polyester waste which cannot be recycled by current mechanical methods, and as a result, often ends up in landfills and waterways.
Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support 'circular economy'
1 year ago - Maker of bio-based Naia™ to participate in global hub focused on smart fashion
Trending: Wood Pulp, Kelp Shaping New Crop of Plant-Based Textiles
2 years ago - While it might be cliche to say that plant-based fabrics are the latest trend in fashion, the recent emergence of luxury textiles made from everything from kapok tree fibers, apples, orange waste and coffee grounds, to a vegan wool alternative made from hemp and coconut fibers suggests these innovations are more than a seasonal blip.
Eastman achieves Cradle to Cradle Platinum certification in Material Health for eight polymers
2 years ago - Eastman has again received Cradle to Cradle Certified™ (C2C) Bronze recognition and, for the first time, has been awarded the Platinum-level Material Health Certificate through December 2019. The certification applies to eight of Eastman’s polymer lines, including Cadence, Eastar, Ecdel, Embrace, Neostar, Provista, Spectar, and Tritan. This is the first time that Eastman products have achieved the highest possible rating for Material Health and the first time that Eastman Tritan™ copolyester has been included in the certification.
Eastman Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report
2 years ago - Eastman today announces the release of its 2018 sustainability report, Changing the trajectory. Building on the company’s progress, the report provides a review of Eastman’s sustainability strategy and goals as well as highlights from the past year. The interactive report is available online at www.eastman.com/sustainability.
Trending: Global Beauty Industry Joins Forces to Drive Sustainability in Products, Packaging
2 years ago - Collaborative efforts are advancing sustainability in the beauty industry. FIrst, supported by contributions from major brands and retailers, Forum for the Future and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) have produced a draft assessment tool for evaluating the sustainability of beauty and personal care products, with the goal of simplifying and aligning the wide array of product assessment criteria in use today.
10 Startups to Pitch Sustainable Chemistry, Material Solutions to BASF, J&J, P&G
2 years ago - The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3), a multi-stakeholder collaborative that drives the commercial adoption of sustainable chemistry, has selected the 10 startups that have won the opportunity to pitch their sustainable chemicals, materials, products and manufacturing technologies to large, strategic companies at the GC3’s 3rd Annual Green & Bio-Based Chemistry Technology Showcase & Networking Event.
Eastman Recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the Seventh Time
2 years ago - Eastman is proud to announce that it received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continually advancing leadership in energy management throughout the company and associated communities. This marks Eastman’s seventh ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award and fifth Sustained Excellence recognition. Eastman’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2018.
Member Spotlight: Cathy Combs discusses Eastman’s collaborative spirit, her love of nature, and finding her tribe at SB
2 years ago - Cathy Combs, director of sustainability at Eastman, shares why Eastman invests in social initiatives to drive business value. Cathy also explains how FOMO (fear of missing out) influenced her 30-year career at Eastman and how she eventually found herself driving sustainability initiatives throughout the business. Keep reading to learn more!
Eastman Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute for the Fifth Time
2 years ago - Eastman (NYSE:EMN) announced today it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious honor underscores Eastman’s commitment to leading with the highest ethical business standards and practices.
Tech Giants Dominate 2017 JUST 100 List of Top Corporate Citizens
3 years ago - JUST Capital, a nonprofit research organization, and Forbes have released the 2017 edition of the JUST 100 List, which ranks publicly traded companies in the US on their performance to act on the priorities of the public.