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Dow's sustainable PG solutions hit North America

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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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In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, discusses how grow-finish pigs respond to high soybean meal diets. He explains the initial drop in feed intake, changes in backfat, later adaptation, energy efficiency, amino acid utilization, and the rise in nitrogen excretion at higher inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!

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“Once they got adapted to the diet, they can handle higher levels of inclusion of soybean meal.”

Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima / gustavo-lima-a9867127 is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University whose work focuses on swine nutrition, ingredient characterization, energy metabolism, caloric efficiency, and applied data analysis. With more than 15 years of experience in swine production across Latin America, Gustavo also brings expertise in environmental control, performance evaluation, barn ventilation, and grow-finish housing. Learn more from Gustavo Lima on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.