STAUF develops sustainable adhesives

Wider range, less weight

With these new developments, STAUF is making a further contribution to greater sustainability in construction chemistry, as they allow significantly more square meters of parquet to be installed per kilogram of adhesive. In addition, the low-density adhesives are significantly lighter than conventional adhesives. The lower weight saves resources, has a favourable effect on transport costs and emissions, and above all is easy on the craftsman. The higher range of up to 35%, depending on the adhesive, ensures correspondingly lower consumption.

Bucket made from 100% recycled plastic

However, STAUF has not only focused on saving energy and resources and reducing CO2 emissions, but also on the recyclability of the packaging: the buckets of ProForce adhesives are made from 100% recycled plastic - which is post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This material is derived from plastic packaging from consumer waste. It is a robust material that does not require fossil raw materials to produce. Because PCR is made entirely from waste, it contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions, unlike other plastics. Specifically, it saves 36% CO2 per bucket! Since STAUF has also replaced the metal handles with handles made of PCR, the recycled buckets can be easily recycled 100% after use and returned to the cycle without any additional effort.