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A greener future for coatings

The vision for a greener future is closely tied to the idea of sustainability. Sustainability means meeting our current needs in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to...

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Is responsible chemistry a step towards sustainable development?

Reducing our carbon footprint, being less dependent on non-renewable energies, managing our waste better and making use of previously untapped resources… There are so many challenges forcing...

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How to improve the effectiveness of Active pharmaceutical ingredients

Today, the pharmaceutical industry is facing major challenges in formulation: how to improve the effectiveness of Active pharmaceutical ingredients. 

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Our People: Esther Vilanova

What does it take to become head of a department at Safic-Alcan? We put the question to Esther Vilanova, who joined in April 1996 and has managed the pharmaceutical branch of Safic-Alcan España...

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5 steps for eco-designing in the cosmetic industry

When it comes to eco-design in the cosmetics industry and more specifically to sustainable beauty, the first idea that comes to mind is developing  environmental-friendly packaging. However...

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