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A co-operation between Henkel and the cyclos-HTP Institute is intended to bring together the strengths of both companies and combine aspects of the packaging and consumer goods value chain. In particular, the knowledge of adhesives and coatings and the recycling expertise are to be bundled.
Handle and the cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) have entered into a strategic partnership. The collaboration enables both companies to Development of sustainable packaging and consumer goods solutions along the entire value chain as accessible and simple as possible. In addition, customers benefit from the combined expertise through comprehensive and coordinated service offerings.
This includes access to internal test procedures and certifications, joint materials science research and development and consulting in the area of sustainable packaging design. This positioning is in line with Henkel's strategy for a holistic approach to sustainability and the circular economy along the entire value chain.
„As a leading supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, we see it as our responsibility to drive sustainability along the entire value chain. This important partnership with CHI lays the foundation for our vision of a 360° centre of excellence for packaging and consumer goods. It also enables us and our customers to accelerate development cycles and integrate the assessment of recyclability even earlier in the design process.“
Csaba Szendrei, Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Head of Henkel's Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives Division
Founded in 2014, CHI is one of the leading companies in its field. independent European institutes for the testing and certification of recyclability. Building on the generally recognised CHI test methods, it will continue to act as a neutral testing and certification body and will be able to offer its services to a broader customer base through the partnership with Henkel.
„Recycling is an important building block for the sustainable use of resources. This must be taken into account early on in the design process so that a high-quality secondary raw material can be produced at the end of a packaging's life cycle. Our strategic and long-term partnership with Henkel is an important milestone in realising this along the entire value chain. We look forward to the joint development of sustainable packaging and consumer goods in the sense of a holistic circular economy from design to disposal.“
Dr Joachim Christiani, Managing Director of the CHI Institute
Source: Handle
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