Eastman

Eastman is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in a material way — making a positive impact on the world by offering our stakeholders a dedicated approach to sustainable innovation.
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2021 revenues of approximately $10.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
From Aware to Empowered: Unlocking Sustainable Fluency Across Your Organization
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Demystifying Molecular Recycling: Tackling Common Packaging Sustainability Challenges
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Perplexing Paradoxes of Gen Z: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Intentions and Actions
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Making Circularity a Reality: Ideas for What Brands Can Do Today
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Addressing System-Level Change for Circularity: The Central Role of Partnerships
Beauty Meets Sustainability: SUQQU Debuts Compact with Eastman Cristal™ One
Prestige beauty brand SUQQU has unveiled a new setting powder housed in a compact crafted from Eastman Cristal™ One copolyester. ... View More
Here are 5 tips to be more sustainable this Earth Month
In honor of Earth Month, Eastman team members from around the globe offer a few easy tips we can all follow to make a difference. ... View More
Sustainability comes organically
The Global Innovation Summit team reduced waste and compensated for emissions. ... View More
FANCL adopting reusable trend in skincare with Eastman Tritan ™ packaging
Japanese cosmetics company FANCL launches “toiro”, a new skincare line with reusable packaging made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. ... View More
Eight specialty PET resins from Eastman obtain RecyClass Approval
Eastman copolyester resins earn RecyClass Approval, with six grades fully compatible with Europe's PET bottle recycling processes. ... View More
Startups, Consumers Helping Brands Make Business ‘Future Positive’
In keynotes on day 3 of SB’24 San Diego, major players in electronics, beauty, retail and recycling extolled the virtues of partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainability and circularity initiatives both inside and outside their companies. ... View More
Unlocking Circularity with Molecular Recycling
Dr. Katherine Hofmann will dive into the role of molecular recycling in the circular economy. She will challenge common perceptions about plastics and highlight their essential contributions to modern life. As a polymer scientist, she will explore Ea... View More
Unlocking Circularity with Molecular Recycling
Dr. Katherine Hofmann will dive into the role of molecular recycling in the circular economy. She will challenge common perceptions about plastics and highlight their essential contributions to modern life. As a polymer scientist, she will explore Ea... View More
Many Paths, One Circle: Innovative Partnerships Creating New Pathways to Circularity (Sponsored)
Creating circularity requires tailored approaches, as a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Brands and retailers, responding to Gen Z’s demands for sustainability, face complex challenges that vary by industry and product. This panel, led by... View More
Beyond cardboard recycling
Reducing waste and creating job opportunities through Kingsport partnerships ... View More
Wood coatings with intention
Eastman sustainable wood coatings solutions provide a leg up in wood furniture marketplace ... View More
Norwegian Cruise Line partners with Drinique to launch new sustainable serveware for breakfast deliveries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, is teaming up with sustainable serveware provider Drinique to introduce a simplified in-room breakfast experience using a new line of reusable bento box-style serveware made with 50%... View More
Eastman Naia™ team empowers future generation of sustainable fashion designers
Eastman recently held two events for fashion design students in Asia and Europe, showcasing the company’s commitment to promoting sustainability and supporting the next generation of fashion designers. ... View More
Eastman Renew helps formulators boost plasticizers, environmental messaging
Product line’s recycled content helps remove plastic from waste stream. ... View More
BLACK+DECKER reviva™ propelling innovation through consumer insights
When Stanley Black & Decker needed to develop a sustainable product line aimed at younger consumers, the toolmaker chose Eastman Tritan™ Renew copolyester made with 50% certified recycled content.* ... View More
Eastman and Tri-Cities Airport teaming up to collect plastic waste
Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Tri-Cities Airport, a regional airport serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee, area, announced they are working together to collect plastic waste. ... View More
The function of sustainability in medical plastics
In a QandA with Medical Plastics News, Eastman scientist Katherine Hofmann explores the vital connection between sustainability and healthcare. ... View More
Combining molecular recycling with innovative clean energy
Eastman’s molecular recycling facility in Texas will use cutting-edge technology in thermal batteries. ... View More

