Dow's sustainable PG solutions hit North America

Mar 22, 2024

By Farms.com

Dow has launched two cutting-edge propylene glycol (PG) solutions in North America, named Propylene Glycol CIR and Propylene Glycol REN. These offerings are set to revolutionize the PG market by incorporating bio-circular and circular feedstocks, a step towards reducing environmental impact across various sectors including personal care, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

With the ISCC PLUS certification of its manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas, Dow showcases its commitment to sustainable production practices. This achievement highlights the company's innovative mass balance approach, ensuring the traceability and verification of sustainable materials used in their PG production processes.

Propylene Glycol CIR, utilizing Renuva™ recycled content, promotes the recycling of post-consumer and post-industrial waste, turning them into sustainable feedstocks. Meanwhile, Propylene Glycol REN leverages Ecolibrium™ bio-circular technology to diminish the dependency on fossil fuel-based resources. These initiatives not only align with Dow's sustainability goals but also meet the growing consumer demand for products made with environmental consideration.

Dow's introduction of these sustainable PG solutions is a testament to its dedication to environmental stewardship and innovation. By embracing alternative feedstocks and pioneering green technologies, Dow is not only contributing to the circular economy but also paving the way for other companies to follow suit in the quest for sustainability. This approach reinforces Dow's reputation as a leader in the materials science sector, committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that cater to the needs of a changing world.

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The Clear Conversations podcast took to the road for a special episode recorded in Nashville during CattleCon, bringing listeners straight into the heart of the cattle industry. Host Tracy Sellers welcomed rancher Steve Wooten of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Colorado for a wide-ranging discussion that blended family history and sustainability, particularly as it relates to the future of beef production.

Sustainability emerged as a central theme of the conversation, a word that Wooten acknowledges can mean very different things depending on who you ask. For him, sustainability starts with the soil. Healthy soil produces healthy grass, which supports efficient cattle capable of producing year after year with minimal external inputs. It’s an approach that equally considers vegetation, animal efficiency, and long-term profitability.

That philosophy aligned naturally with Wooten’s involvement in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, where he served as a representative for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. The roundtable brings together the entire beef supply chain—from producers to retailers—along with universities, NGOs, and allied industries. Its goal is not regulation, Wooten emphasized, but collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement.