Erwin Dijkman
Division President, Chemical Intermediates and Fibers
Eastman
Cellulose acetate is a versatile material used across many industries thanks to its high quality, strong performance and sustainability.
Eastman’s cellulose acetate solutions are found in many items we rely on every day. In fact, they might be in a product within arm’s reach right now. Your clothing and accessories, the paint on your walls, and even the compostable and biodegradable takeout boxes from your favorite restaurants may be made with this material.
In this newsletter, we’ll show you how cellulose acetate-based products have a long, proven history as an innovative and sustainable Eastman solutions. We’re sharing three standout applications for cellulosic materials in this newsletter.
Beyond filter tow, cellulose acetate could offer solutions and reduced business risk for tobacco products through additional applications, such as packaging, coatings, food service and consumer durables, to help future-proof the industry. Together, we can help policymakers and other groups better understand this trusted, sustainable solution through education and advocacy.
Cellulosic solutions are everywhere.
Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials
These cellulose esters can be used to give food service products a sustainable edge. Food trays, straws and cutlery made with our solutions perform as well as traditional plastic but are home and industrial compostable. We also offer a unique compostable solution that contains ISCC-certified recycled content.*
Eastman Solus™ for coatings
Our performance additives and co-resins are used across many industries, including automotive, packaging, textiles and electronics. They enhance coatings formulations by enhancing durability and resistance to moisture and yellowing. Our cellulose esters can help improve safety and efficiency, and we offer several materials with biodegradable certifications and the option of ISCC-certified recycled content.*
Eastman Acetate Renew
Made for premium eyewear frames, Acetate Renew offers the same durability, design flexibility and wearer comfort as traditional acetate with a more sustainable profile. Made of 40% certified recycled content* from Eastman molecular recycling technology and 60% biobased content, it delivers a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to its virgin equivalent and integrates seamlessly into existing sheet production processes.
*Recycled content via ISCC-certified mass balance.
