3M News Stories

How 3M scientists were inspired by nature to innovate a window film with a stunning display.

The art of ideation and colour come together with newly released Post-it Note collections in partnership with Pantone Colour Institute.

3M has always been a purpose-driven company. We unlock the power of people, ideas, and science to reimagine what’s possible. Read more to learn about our Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance commitments.

More than 60 years ago, an advancement in technology changed the way we make things forever.

What do you get when you combine the science of sticky with a bookmark? An invention that nobody knew they needed – until they did. 

The innovative programme trains citizen scientists in the collection of litter data, providing powerful insights into the litter problem, and assist creating sustainable solutions to eliminate waterway and coastal litter pollution.

A grant worth an additional 190,000 meals has meant extra resources are available, allowing KiwiHarvest to expand their food network to the hardest hit regions still grappling with the effects of the pandemic.

When Al Boese began exploring the fuzzy front-end of science, he not only created a new product, but a new market altogether.

In June of 1925, Richard Drew, 3M’s banjo playing inventor, solved a sticky problem that would completely revolutionise the adhesive market.

Through our education investment arm, 3Mgives has provided a funding boost to New Zealand’s Innovative Young Minds – an organisation devoted to inspiring young women in years 11 and 12 to explore science and technology.

3M plans to create five million unique STEM and skilled trades learning experiences for underrepresented individuals by the end of 2025.

3M has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, and it is a core value of our company.

A revolutionary product, developed by the famously absent-minded 3M inventor

The mentor-mentee relationship of 3M’s Barbara Niven and Kasey Douglas exemplifies the power of mentoring in kickstarting and shaping a young woman’s career, and indeed, her life.