B’laster introduces Surface Shield rust protectant
Cleveland, OH-based B’laster—makers of PB B’laster penetrant—announced the launch of its newest product, Surface Shield Rust Protectant. “Fighting rust is in our DNA as a company, going back to 1957 when our founder invented PB B’laster …
Trivium unveils inaugural Sustainability Report
Trivium Packaging, provider of recyclable metal packaging solutions, released its inaugural sustainability report. The document highlights the extensive sustainability activities implemented across Trivium’s global operations, reinforces its commitment to tackling climate change by putting sustainability as a …
Krylon launches new Neon, Metallic and Color-Morphing spray paints
The Krylon Brand is giving DIYers more reasons to be creative with fresh and fun craft spray paints that make projects more colorful, captivating and eye-catching, according to the company. Part of the Krylon Design It Yourself …
ACI joins coalition urging Congress to support EPA Safer Choice Program
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) signed on to a letter expressing strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program. ACI is one of 90 signatories that came together, representing brands, chemical manufacturers, governments, …
Clean Earth WV facility to manage aerosol cans as EPA universal waste rule goes into effect
Clean Earth, a division of Harsco Corp. and a provider in environmental and regulated waste management services, announced that its Morgantown, WV location is immediately able to process and recycle aerosol cans in accordance with …
UK aerosol industry performance exceeds expectations…
They say every cloud has a silver lining: the 2020 thunderstorm bestowed a little of this on the aerosol industry, as The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) annual filling survey demonstrated the strength and versatility …
Spray package material defects: Part 2
Hello, everyone. Last month, I began a series on material defects in spray packaging and the relationship between these defects and corrosion. We completed a discussion on the more common defects in aluminum aerosol containers. …
Regulatory Issues
Guest Columnist Nicole Quiñonez, Industry Lobbyist & Partner at Madden Quinonez Advocacy, consultant to the National Aerosol Association (NAA) and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Waste not, want not. It is a proverb we have …
How COVID-19 has impacted child-resistant packaging requirements
Manufacturers, regulators, retailers and consumers have a shared responsibility to ensure products are used safely and properly. This is done in numerous ways, including effective labeling, educational outreach and child-resistant packaging, which is the focus …
Coster Group unveils 2020 Sustainability Report
The 4th edition of Coster Group's Sustainability Report highlights extensive work in implementing sustainability initiatives across its global value chains... Coster Group took the COVID-19 pandemic as a push to accelerate sustainability efforts within the company. Its latest …