Sustainability Science
Supporting customers’ ability to easily identify and select products with specific sustainability attributes.

Sustainability Science in our markets
Helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals
From emissions reduction, to circular economy, to valuing water and nature – these six pillar brands represent the sustainability attributes of our product portfolio, making it easier for you to discover, compare, and create more sustainable solutions for the world we share. Our sustainability claims are made from a lifecycle perspective using recognized international standards and certification systems. So you can trust the materials you buy from Dow will deliver the sustainability benefits they promise.
Renuva™
Recycled content
We address the accelerating demand for recycled materials through our investments in mechanical, chemical and other advanced recycling processes. By converting waste streams into new raw materials as an alternative to fossil feedstocks, we help our customers meet their recycled content targets.
Product solutions
Dipropylene Gly LO+
A grade of dipropylene glycol developed to meet the needs of manufacturers who require consistently high quality for both fragrance and personal care products.
Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) Regular Grade
A co-product from the manufacture of monopropylene glycol, with a purity of greater than 99%. DPG is a water soluble, medium viscosity, hygroscopic liquid with a low vapor pressure.
ISONATE™ 125 M Isocyanate
This product is used in applications where its di-functionality and low acidity can advantageously yield totally linear thermoplastic urethane elastomers and elasto-plastic products.
PCR HDPE 96032 C Experimental Polyethylene Resin
A high-density polyethylene resin specifically designed for packaging applications. This resin is based on post-consumer plastic waste, delivering excellent processability and an outstanding balance between toughness and stiffness.
PCR LLDPE 95060 Experimental Polyethylene Resin
A linear low density polyethylene-rich resin specially designed for packaging applications. This product is non-food contact compliant.
Propylene Glycol (PG) USP/EP
A high-purity grade of monopropylene glycol for use in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, personal care, flavor and fragrance, plus a variety of other applications.
Tripropylene Glycol Acrylate Grade
It is a high-purity tripropylene glycol, manufactured to contain only low levels of carbonyl and peroxide compounds, making it ideal for use as a reactive chemical intermediate in the radiation-cure industry.
VORALUX™ HL500
Styrene acrylonitrile-based polyol with 43% solids content offering an increased solids level for the manufacture of extra hard flexible foams, whilst enabling the manufacture of low odor and reduced volatiles foams.
XUS 60030.01 Experimental Low Density Polyethylene
PCR-rich resin for film applications requiring improved homogeneity and consistency over other film-based PCR resin offerings. Contains 70% recycled content for secondary and tertiary film applications.
XUS 60921.01 Experimental Polyethylene Resin
These Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Polyethylene Resins are fully formulated PCR resins that incorporate 40% PCR plastics collected domestically within Asia Pacific.
XZ 89169.00 Experimental Polyethylene Resin
A low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resin with a fractional melt index especially designed for collation shrink film applications, containing 70% post-consumer recycled material.
XZ 98612.00 Experimental Polyethylene Resin
A linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin containing 30% post-consumer recycled material. The resin is specifically designed for fiber spinning applications, such as artificial turf yarns.
Brand solutions
REVOLOOP™
REVOLOOP™ is creating a platform for change. Partnerships around the world are increasing the quality of the waste value chain and providing a dependable, consistent flow of desirable post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
SPECFLEX™
SPECFLEX™ innovative polyurethane solutions use a mass-balance approach with recycled feedstocks to create circular polyurethane-based products for a wide array of automotive applications.
VORANATE™
VORANATE™ Isocyanates are low viscosity polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) for a variety of appliance applications.
VORANOL™
VORANOL™ Polyether Polyols offer an extensive selection of performance and processing attributes. Designed to provide the balance of properties needed within rigid and molded foam and isocyanate product formulations.
Related applications
Consumer Goods
Delivering the right combination of appearance, functionality, productivity and lower costs with performance, reliability and sustainability.
Collation Shrink Packaging
Incorporate post-consumer recycled plastics and maximize performance.
Mattress Recycling Program from Renuva™
Enabling a low carbon and circular future for polyurethanes with the Mattress Recycling program.
Cosmetics Packaging
Produce stunning, high-quality cosmetics packaging with materials made using a circular feedstock produced from mixed plastic waste. This is achieved using advanced recycling technologies.
Artificial Turf
Design your high-performance turf with products rich in post-consumer recycled plastics.
Stretch Film
Protect goods in storage and transport with high-performance materials that incorporate post-consumer recycled plastics.
Additional resources for recycling solutions
Creating durable, attractive decking with recycled materials. See how AMPLIFY™ Si helps reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.
Collaborating across the value chain to give new life to old mattresses through recycling.
The materials ecosystem is unlocking the value of waste. We’re taking a systems approach to make it stronger.

The Renuva™ Program was developed by Dow as a collaborative effort to transform waste back into raw materials.
At Dow, we're at the forefront of sustainable innovation, launching our new Renuva™ and Ecolibrium™ propylene glycol solutions in North America.
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