Dow Honored With Four Wins in 2025 BIG Sustainability Awards

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / Dow received distinction in the 2025 BIG Sustainability Awards, securing wins in four different categories as well as four Dow products being named as finalists. BIG Sustainability Awards recognize entries from both for-profit and non-profit organizations, showcasing global dedication to environmental responsibility and innovation. Dow leads in this global sustainability recognition, with more wins and finalists than any other organization since the program's inception.

Dow leaders honored with BIG Sustainability Awards:

Sustainability Starter (Early in career - less than 5 years) was awarded to Pratibha Mahale, associate research scientist, Dow Coating Materials. Juan Callejas, senior R&D TS&D leader, Dow Coating Materials commented on Pratibha's contributions, "Pratibha distinguishes herself in the coatings industry through her exceptional ability to integrate cutting-edge science with purpose-driven innovation. In just a few years, she has made significant contributions to the development of high-performance, bio-based binder technologies made without fluoro-containing substances - overcoming long-standing technical barriers and reshaping industry standards. Her work not only advances environmental goals but also brings tangible benefits to communities through real-world application and outreach."

Sustainability Champion (Non-executive) was awarded to Isabel Arroyo, senior research scientist, P&SP TS&D. Eduardo Alvarez, associate R&D/TS&D director, Flexible Packaging Envelope, EMEA P&SP TS&D remarked on Isabel's successes, "What sets Isabel apart in the packaging industry is her unique ability to fuse scientific excellence with innovative solutions, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability. With three decades of experience, she has been at the forefront of developing high-performance recycled materials, notably leading the creation of REVOLOOP recycled plastic resins. Isabel has adeptly addressed challenging issues like contamination and gel control, implementing practical solutions that have substantially impacted the market."

Dow technologies honored with BIG Sustainability Awards:

PORTO X Athlete Recovery Sandal powered by REVOLOOP recycled plastics resins was recognized as a Sustainability Product of the Year. In 2024, Dow announced an exciting collaboration with Porto Indonesia Sejahtera, a leading Indonesian consumer brand specializing in recovery footwear. Porto was the first in Asia to incorporate REVOLOOP post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene resins by Dow into their premium sandal and flip-flop lines. These resins reduce reliance on virgin plastics and give used plastics a second life-supporting both circularity and carbon reduction goals. Learn more here.