Bio based adhesives & Mass Balance

Biobased adhesives can be made of pure natural polymers, like starches. However, the performance of this binder might be to low;

• Lacking adhesion to no porous substrates
• Lacking water resistance
• Lacking setting speed

The mass balance approach

With the mass balance approach, synthetical adhesives are partly made from biobased materials, like biobased acetic acid and/or bio ethylene, to produce PVAC and VAE binders with high performance. These binders are already used for many construction, coating and adhesive applications.

The mass balance approach is a method used to track and account for the use and disposal of materials, such as plastics and adhesives, in a product’s life cycle. The approach involves keeping track of the amount of material used in the production process, the amount that is recycled or reused, and the amount that is discarded as waste. By understanding the balance of these materials, companies and organizations can make more informed decisions about how to reduce waste and increase sustainability in their operations. The mass balance approach is also used in the certification of recycled content in products and packaging.

what is the advantage of mass balance approach in a sustainable view?

The mass balance approach has several advantages in a sustainable view:

1. Transparency: The mass balance approach provides transparency in the life cycle of a product, allowing companies and organizations to track and understand the use and disposal of materials. This transparency enables them to identify areas for improvement and make more informed decisions about sustainability.
2. Accountable: The mass balance approach holds companies and organizations accountable for the materials they use and dispose of, encouraging them to take responsibility for their impact on the environment.
3. Encourage recycling: By understanding the balance of materials used, recycled and discarded, companies can make more informed decisions about how to increase recycling and reduce waste.
4. Allow for certification: The mass balance approach is also used in the certification of recycled content in products and packaging, providing assurance to consumers that products are made with a certain percentage of recycled materials.
5. Cost-effective: By reducing waste and increasing recycling, the mass balance approach can help companies and organizations to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.

All of these advantages contribute to the overall goal of sustainability, which is to minimize the environmental impact of products and packaging while meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs