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06.09.2022

Suominen: New energy surcharge on all products in Europe

Suominen’s energy costs have increased significantly during the recent months and continue to rise during the coming autumn and winter months.

As announced by the company, Suominen can no longer absorb the full extent of these unprecedented increases and hence will implement a new energy surcharge on all its products in Europe.

“Suominen has been preparing for energy shortages and mitigating possible energy interruptions in order to secure business continuity. Naturally this comes with additional cost, but we have decided to remain committed to serve our customers during this difficult period,“ says Markku Koivisto, SVP Europe, Suominen.

Details of the surcharge will be communicated to customers via Suominen sales organization. 

Suominen’s energy costs have increased significantly during the recent months and continue to rise during the coming autumn and winter months.

As announced by the company, Suominen can no longer absorb the full extent of these unprecedented increases and hence will implement a new energy surcharge on all its products in Europe.

“Suominen has been preparing for energy shortages and mitigating possible energy interruptions in order to secure business continuity. Naturally this comes with additional cost, but we have decided to remain committed to serve our customers during this difficult period,“ says Markku Koivisto, SVP Europe, Suominen.

Details of the surcharge will be communicated to customers via Suominen sales organization. 

Weitere Informationen:
Suominen nonwovens wipes
Quelle:

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

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27.04.2022

World of Wipes® International Conference 2022 addresses changing role of wipes

With the wipes sector adapting to demands for products that protect consumers from COVID-related risks, industry experts will present the latest insights for moving forward post-pandemic at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference.   

The shift from “clean” to “safe” in the world of wipes will be among the key topics thought-leading speakers will address at the in-person event, June 27-30, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

The information-packed program will tackle timely topics to support decision making on the following key themes: Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges in Wipes, Nonwoven Substrates for More Sustainable Wipes, Trends in the Wipes Market and Among Consumers, Disinfection Concerns and New Technologies, Sustainable Wipe Packaging Trends and Developments in Flushability Issues.

World of Wipes Session Highlights

With the wipes sector adapting to demands for products that protect consumers from COVID-related risks, industry experts will present the latest insights for moving forward post-pandemic at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference.   

The shift from “clean” to “safe” in the world of wipes will be among the key topics thought-leading speakers will address at the in-person event, June 27-30, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

The information-packed program will tackle timely topics to support decision making on the following key themes: Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges in Wipes, Nonwoven Substrates for More Sustainable Wipes, Trends in the Wipes Market and Among Consumers, Disinfection Concerns and New Technologies, Sustainable Wipe Packaging Trends and Developments in Flushability Issues.

World of Wipes Session Highlights

  • Lifestyle Shifts and the World of Wipes: Meeting the Changing Consumer Demand to Secure Growth – Liying Quian, Research Analyst, Euromonitor International will explore personal and beauty care trends based on consumer surveys that could shape wipes’ long-term performance
  • The Supply Chain – Import Pressures Versus Domestic Manufacturing – Jacob Smith, Director, Supply Chain and Customer Care, Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division, North America, Berry Global will share his expertise and experience on how COVID-19 has impacted domestic production and international sourcing of wipes
  • Packaging Sustainability:  A Global Perspective – David Clark, Vice President of Sustainability, Amcor will look at how consumer brands, retailers and others are responding to consumer demand for more sustainable packaging and discuss progress and risks in the U.S. and other countries
  • How Sustainable are You Willing to Be? New Technology to Support Use of Recycled Fiber Sources – Richard Knowlson, Principal, RPK Consulting will tackle the question of how new manufacturing technology can help produce more sustainable nonwoven substrates in today’s price-sensitive environment
  • Dead Turtle Logos – What We Know So Far in the EU – Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC will share the latest learnings on the European Union’s Single Use Plastic Directive and the impact of the plastic-free packaging logos on consumer attitudes
  • Challenges and Pitfalls of Scaling Up a Waste Cleaning Wipes Collection and Recycle System – Sergio Barbarino, Research Fellow, Fabric and Home Care Open Innovation, Procter & Gamble Distribution Company Europe will look at cleaning wipes’ potential to be recycled and become a convenient pioneering experimental platform
  • Case Study: Surface Disinfection Incompatibility with Medical Devices Creates Potential Patient Risks – Caroline Etland, Ph.D., RN. CNS, ACHPN, Associate Professor, Hahn School of Nursing, BINR, University of San Diego will share real examples of the issues healthcare facilities face with surface disinfection incompatibility that make cleaning and disinfection a major challenge

In addition to the conference program, WOW 2022 also features two nights of tabletop displays and receptions; the presentation of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® and the INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award; and 11 hours of face-to-face engagement during a welcome reception, first-time attendee mentorship program, and breakfast connections. The event kicks off with the WIPES Academy, a 1.5-day value-added training opportunity on June 27-28.

Quelle:

INDA

30.03.2022

CASA and INDA welcome Introduction of WIPPES Act in U.S. Senate

The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) and INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry joined in welcoming the recent introduction of the WIPPES Act in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Susan Collins (R-ME).

This bipartisan legislation is intended to address the growing problem of sewer system clogs caused by improper disposal of consumer wipes like baby wipes, household cleaning wipes, cosmetic wipes and others that are not intended to be disposed of in toilets. Improper disposal of these wipes can have significant negative impacts on wastewater infrastructure, including causing sewer spills. The bill would help address this problem by establishing federal requirements for these disposable wipes to carry prominent “Do Not Flush” labeling on packaging. Additionally, the bill would provide funding for an Environmental Protection Agency-administered grant program focused on educating consumers about how to recognize “Do Not Flush” labeling, identify relevant products, and understand the impacts that flushing these products can have on wastewater treatment infrastructure.

The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) and INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry joined in welcoming the recent introduction of the WIPPES Act in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Susan Collins (R-ME).

This bipartisan legislation is intended to address the growing problem of sewer system clogs caused by improper disposal of consumer wipes like baby wipes, household cleaning wipes, cosmetic wipes and others that are not intended to be disposed of in toilets. Improper disposal of these wipes can have significant negative impacts on wastewater infrastructure, including causing sewer spills. The bill would help address this problem by establishing federal requirements for these disposable wipes to carry prominent “Do Not Flush” labeling on packaging. Additionally, the bill would provide funding for an Environmental Protection Agency-administered grant program focused on educating consumers about how to recognize “Do Not Flush” labeling, identify relevant products, and understand the impacts that flushing these products can have on wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Quelle:

INDA

29.09.2021

Suominen launches HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo

Suominen has successfully developed HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo, a moist toilet tissue with even better dispersibility. HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo offers near parity dispersion with dry toilet tissue but with premium thickness for a better consumer experience in use.

Suominen’s new flushable nonwovens substrate, HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo passed the stringent standards for dispersibility set by both the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) and INDA/EDANA (GD4) in independent testing.

“We are extremely proud to launch HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo. Its 100% cellulosic fiber composition is evidence of sustainable origins and its capability to fully and rapidly break down in wastewater provides biodegradability in disposal, giving consumers an end-to-end eco-friendly solution for personal care. Dry toilet tissue is recognized as the material most capable of breaking down in sewer systems and HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo was developed with this result in mind, “says Andrew Charleston, Manager, Category Management, Americas.

Suominen has successfully developed HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo, a moist toilet tissue with even better dispersibility. HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo offers near parity dispersion with dry toilet tissue but with premium thickness for a better consumer experience in use.

Suominen’s new flushable nonwovens substrate, HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo passed the stringent standards for dispersibility set by both the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) and INDA/EDANA (GD4) in independent testing.

“We are extremely proud to launch HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo. Its 100% cellulosic fiber composition is evidence of sustainable origins and its capability to fully and rapidly break down in wastewater provides biodegradability in disposal, giving consumers an end-to-end eco-friendly solution for personal care. Dry toilet tissue is recognized as the material most capable of breaking down in sewer systems and HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo was developed with this result in mind, “says Andrew Charleston, Manager, Category Management, Americas.

Weitere Informationen:
Suominen wet wipes wipes cellulosic fiber
Quelle:

Suominen

29.09.2021

Suominen’s HYDRASPUN® Regal receives Fine to Flush certification

Suominen has launched a second nonwoven product, HYDRASPUN® Regal, that has received the Fine to Flush Manufacturer’s Generic Certificate from Water UK. HYDRASPUN® Regal was developed to meet the increasing need for flushable wipes that are dispersible according to the Water UK’s flushability standard.

HYDRASPUN® Regal is made of plastic free and biodegradable raw materials, containing only cellulosic fibers. It also has a low-level carbon footprint due to its high pulp content.

Suominen was one of the first nonwoven substrate manufacturers to receive the Fine to Flush Manufacturer’s Generic Certificate from Water UK. The first certification was granted for HYDRASPUN® Royal in Spring 2020.

 

Suominen has launched a second nonwoven product, HYDRASPUN® Regal, that has received the Fine to Flush Manufacturer’s Generic Certificate from Water UK. HYDRASPUN® Regal was developed to meet the increasing need for flushable wipes that are dispersible according to the Water UK’s flushability standard.

HYDRASPUN® Regal is made of plastic free and biodegradable raw materials, containing only cellulosic fibers. It also has a low-level carbon footprint due to its high pulp content.

Suominen was one of the first nonwoven substrate manufacturers to receive the Fine to Flush Manufacturer’s Generic Certificate from Water UK. The first certification was granted for HYDRASPUN® Royal in Spring 2020.

 

Quelle:

Suominen

Lenzing: Klare Positionierung der EU-Kommission gegen Plastikmüll Foto: pixabay
08.06.2021

Lenzing: Klare Positionierung der EU-Kommission gegen Plastikmüll

  • Leitlinien der EU-Kommission zur Umsetzung der Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie veröffentlicht
  • Ab 03. Juli 2021 einheitliche Kennzeichnungspflicht für Feuchttücher und Damenhygiene-Produkte, die Kunststoff enthalten
  • Holzbasierte, biologisch abbaubare Lenzing Fasern der Marke VEOCEL™ als nachhaltige Alternative zu Kunststoff

Die Lenzing Gruppe begrüßt den Erlass der Leitlinien zur Umsetzung der am 05. Juni 2019 in Kraft getretenen Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie (EU) 2019/9041. Die EU-Kommission präzisiert darin, welche Produkte in den Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie fallen, und sorgt damit für Klarheit im gemeinsamen Kampf der EU-Mitgliedsstaaten gegen die Umweltverschmutzung durch Plastikabfälle. Eine nachhaltige und innovative Lösung für dieses vom Menschen gemachte Problem bieten die holzbasierten und biologisch abbaubaren Cellulosefasern der Lenzing wie jene der Marke VEOCEL™.

  • Leitlinien der EU-Kommission zur Umsetzung der Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie veröffentlicht
  • Ab 03. Juli 2021 einheitliche Kennzeichnungspflicht für Feuchttücher und Damenhygiene-Produkte, die Kunststoff enthalten
  • Holzbasierte, biologisch abbaubare Lenzing Fasern der Marke VEOCEL™ als nachhaltige Alternative zu Kunststoff

Die Lenzing Gruppe begrüßt den Erlass der Leitlinien zur Umsetzung der am 05. Juni 2019 in Kraft getretenen Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie (EU) 2019/9041. Die EU-Kommission präzisiert darin, welche Produkte in den Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie fallen, und sorgt damit für Klarheit im gemeinsamen Kampf der EU-Mitgliedsstaaten gegen die Umweltverschmutzung durch Plastikabfälle. Eine nachhaltige und innovative Lösung für dieses vom Menschen gemachte Problem bieten die holzbasierten und biologisch abbaubaren Cellulosefasern der Lenzing wie jene der Marke VEOCEL™.

Einheitliche Kennzeichnungsvorschriften für bestimmte Einwegkunststoffprodukte
Die Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie sieht ab 03. Juli 2021 auch einheitliche Kennzeichnungsvorschriften für bestimmte Produkte auf der Verpackung oder auf dem Produkt selbst vor. Darunter fallen etwa Damenhygiene-Produkte und Feuchttücher für Körper- und Haushaltspflege, die Kunststoffe enthalten.

Konsument/innen wollen nachhaltige Hygieneprodukt
Lenzing gibt Konsument/innen bereits heute, noch vor der Umsetzung der Einwegkunststoffrichtlinie, eine deutliche Orientierungshilfe bei ihren Kaufentscheidungen: Produkte, die das Logo der Marke VEOCEL™ auf der Verpackung tragen, folgen strengen Zertifizierungskriterien. Konsument/innen haben damit die Gewissheit, dass diese biologisch abbaubares, cellulosisches Material enthalten.

Eine im Oktober 2019 durchgeführte Marketagent Umfrage2 aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum belegt, dass 9 von 10 Konsument/innen ihr Kaufverhalten bei Feuchttüchern sofort ändern würden, sollte sich herausstellen, dass ihr aktuelles Produkt Kunststoff enthält. Dieses Ergebnis lässt darauf schließen, dass sich mit Inkrafttreten der Kennzeichnungspflicht für Einwegkunststoffartikel eine neue Marktdynamik entwickelt. Weltweit werden laut einer Smithers Studie3 jährlich rund 500.000 Tonnen erdölbasierte Fasern für die Produktion von Feuchttüchern eingesetzt.

 

1 Richtlinie (EU) 2019/904 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 5. Juni 2019 über die Verringerung der Auswirkungen bestimmter Kunststoffprodukte auf die Umwelt
2 Repräsentative Marketagent Online-Umfrage, n = 1.005 (14 - 69 Jahre aus Österreich und Deutschland). https://itsinourhands.com/
3 Smithers Report “The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2023”, publiziert im Jahr 2018, Seite 23, Referenzjahr 2018

Quelle:

Lenzing AG