What is Bio-based Chemistry? Bio-based chemicals are made from renewable resources such as plants. According to the USDA, bio-based products are “derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine and forestry materials. Bio-based products generally provide an alternative to conventional petroleum-derived products and include a diverse range of offerings such as lubricants, detergents, inks, fertilizers, […]
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Small Acts of Love for the Planet: Why It’s Essential to be More Sustainable
Every day we make many decisions, big and small, that affect our impact on the planet. So today, I want to share small acts of love for the planet. These small things can add up to less damage to our fragile home. To live with some level of comfort in the face of the future, […]
How Kreussler Creates a Sustainable Company We’re Proud of
Our theme this month is sustainability, a great topic, and a core value for Kreussler. We’re going to share how Kreussler creates a sustainable company we’re proud of. We are fortunate to have our founding family still at the helm of Kreussler GmbH, now in the 4th generation of Kreussler/ Travers, and that for them, […]
Notes on Emerging Biobased Technology and Dry Cleaning
Frequent readers will know we often discuss the biobased market, especially in connection with our USDA Certified BioPreferred® SOLVON K4. Biobased technology will continue to evolve and expand. When we initially converted from a petroleum-derived version of the solvent to a plant-based one, we were fortunate to have a partner in the Midwest supplying the […]
Sense and Sustainability: Positive Changes in the Fashion Industry
It’s time for sense and sustainability to hit the fashion industry. French President Emmanuel Macron debuted his new Fashion Pact at G7, a set of shared objectives the fashion industry can work toward to reduce its environmental impact. The G7 Fashion Pact has three stated goals for sustainability: achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 […]
Sustainability and Changes in the Textile Care Industry
A short interview about sustainability and textile care with Dr. Helmut Eigen, Managing Director of Kreussler Germany, Head of Textile Care. In what way have the general conditions for Kreussler’s textile care business changed in recent years? Two important framework conditions that influence our business: the market and the legislation. Over the last six or […]