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(c) Suedwolle Group
24.02.2023

Südwolle: Fall/Winter 2024/25 Collection

  • Technical innovation and natural fibres, for a broader definition of sustainability

The weaving collection further develops the themes that have emerged in recent seasons, interpreting them with a view to long-term sustainability.

In harmony with the Südwolle Group’s identity and values, research and technical innovation are combined with a high level of quality. Wools, almost all certified, are enriched by a significant level of performance that continues to evolve. The production process attempts to limit carbon footprint, as sustainability is the key principle guiding all the company’s choices.

The ability to offer yarns made from selected natural raw materials is in harmony with today’s sustainable buying habits, with a preference for garments and accessories that can be worn at any time of year. In contrast with the logic of fast fashion, today’s buyers, led by younger generations with a focus on the values behind their fashion choices, tend to choose items that can be expected to last longer, decreasing the environmental impact of textile wastes and throwaway fashion.

  • Technical innovation and natural fibres, for a broader definition of sustainability

The weaving collection further develops the themes that have emerged in recent seasons, interpreting them with a view to long-term sustainability.

In harmony with the Südwolle Group’s identity and values, research and technical innovation are combined with a high level of quality. Wools, almost all certified, are enriched by a significant level of performance that continues to evolve. The production process attempts to limit carbon footprint, as sustainability is the key principle guiding all the company’s choices.

The ability to offer yarns made from selected natural raw materials is in harmony with today’s sustainable buying habits, with a preference for garments and accessories that can be worn at any time of year. In contrast with the logic of fast fashion, today’s buyers, led by younger generations with a focus on the values behind their fashion choices, tend to choose items that can be expected to last longer, decreasing the environmental impact of textile wastes and throwaway fashion.

In casual wear too, the importance of comfort and feeling at ease is reconciled with the desire to wear items of good taste and quality. The new formalwear includes carefully cut garments made of materials guaranteeing fit, comfort and durability. A widespread focus on these factors makes for more conscientious, reasoned purchases, less subject to impulse buying.

Südwolle interprets the new interest in heritage, leading to the emergence of the phenomenon of quality second-hand, with a return to its core business and essentials, in a new sustainable version using certified fibres, chlorine-free anti-shrinkage treatments and long-lasting products that can be washed at home at low temperatures.

One of the most recent results of the company’s technical innovation is the new OTW® line of yarns for weaving produced using Omega Twist® technology, developed and patented by the Südwolle Group, producing yarns offering outstanding performance in terms of reduced pilling and greater elasticity, tenacity and durability.

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Südwolle Südwolle Group yarn wool
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Suedwolle Group

24.02.2023

Kelheim Fibres und SUMO: Absorbent pads for washable diapers

Kelheim Fibres and SUMO are presenting their high-performance absorbent pads for the reusable Sumo diaper at this year's Cellulose Fibres Conference. The Sumo diaper is a sustainable and washable cloth diaper made entirely from biobased materials, offering high performance and innovative design.

The Sumo diaper offers a reusable alternative, consisting of a waterproof shell and absorbent pads. To enhance the performance of the pads, Sumo collaborated with Kelheim Fibres, a leading viscose specialty fibre manufacturer with decades of experience in the hygiene sector.

Together with the Saxon Textile Research Institute STFI, Sumo and Kelheim Fibres have developed a high-performance absorbent pad that is free of fossil-based materials and has already been awarded the Techtextil Innovation Award. The basis for the innovative construction are Kelheim's functionalized specialty viscose fibres with modified cross-sections, which ensure particularly high absorbency and extremely low rewet values.

Kelheim Fibres and SUMO are presenting their high-performance absorbent pads for the reusable Sumo diaper at this year's Cellulose Fibres Conference. The Sumo diaper is a sustainable and washable cloth diaper made entirely from biobased materials, offering high performance and innovative design.

The Sumo diaper offers a reusable alternative, consisting of a waterproof shell and absorbent pads. To enhance the performance of the pads, Sumo collaborated with Kelheim Fibres, a leading viscose specialty fibre manufacturer with decades of experience in the hygiene sector.

Together with the Saxon Textile Research Institute STFI, Sumo and Kelheim Fibres have developed a high-performance absorbent pad that is free of fossil-based materials and has already been awarded the Techtextil Innovation Award. The basis for the innovative construction are Kelheim's functionalized specialty viscose fibres with modified cross-sections, which ensure particularly high absorbency and extremely low rewet values.

To ensure the washability of the product, needle-punched/thermally bonded nonwovens were chosen, consisting of a mixture of specialty viscose and PLA bicomponent fibres. By combining nonwovens, typically used in single-use applications, with reusable products, the partners have chosen a new approach.

Natalie Wunder, project manager at Kelheim Fibres, and Luisa Kahlfeldt, founder and designer of SUMO, explain in their joint presentation at the Cellulose Fibre Conference how open innovation has led to successful development collaboration, how this response to current consumer needs has emerged, and what steps are planned for the future.

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Kelheim Fibres GmbH

(c) Dibella GmbH
24.02.2023

Dibella: Systematisierung von Alttextil-Sortierung

Dibella engagiert sich seit Jahren in verschiedenen Projekten für das Recycling von Objekttextilien. Beim jüngsten Projekt, das die Möglichkeiten einer Faser-Kreislaufführung auslotete, erwies sich die Identifizierung der Alttextilien als größte Barriere. Das Unternehmen will diese Hürde nun nehmen: Im Rahmen des von der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) geförderten Projekts „KICKup“ (KI-gestützte, chemische Cellulose-Kreisläufe) soll die Sortierung von Geweben aus Baumwolle und Polyester automatisiert und damit die Grundlage für ein reibungsloses Faserrecycling geschaffen werden.

In Textilservice-Unternehmen werden große Mengen gleichartiger Bett-, Tisch- und Frottierwäsche eingesetzt, die nach Ablauf der Nutzungsphase als Alttextilien anfallen. Diese bieten aufgrund der hohen Volumina, der einheitlichen Zusammensetzung und einer begrenzten Zahl von Sammelstellen optimale Voraussetzungen für ein zukunftsfähiges Faser-zu-Faser-Recyclingsystem. In der Praxis scheitert ein solches Konzept jedoch an einer mangelnden Unterscheidbarkeit der Materialien. Zu diesem Ergebnis kam ein Pilotprojekt1, an dem Dibella beteiligt war.

Dibella engagiert sich seit Jahren in verschiedenen Projekten für das Recycling von Objekttextilien. Beim jüngsten Projekt, das die Möglichkeiten einer Faser-Kreislaufführung auslotete, erwies sich die Identifizierung der Alttextilien als größte Barriere. Das Unternehmen will diese Hürde nun nehmen: Im Rahmen des von der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) geförderten Projekts „KICKup“ (KI-gestützte, chemische Cellulose-Kreisläufe) soll die Sortierung von Geweben aus Baumwolle und Polyester automatisiert und damit die Grundlage für ein reibungsloses Faserrecycling geschaffen werden.

In Textilservice-Unternehmen werden große Mengen gleichartiger Bett-, Tisch- und Frottierwäsche eingesetzt, die nach Ablauf der Nutzungsphase als Alttextilien anfallen. Diese bieten aufgrund der hohen Volumina, der einheitlichen Zusammensetzung und einer begrenzten Zahl von Sammelstellen optimale Voraussetzungen für ein zukunftsfähiges Faser-zu-Faser-Recyclingsystem. In der Praxis scheitert ein solches Konzept jedoch an einer mangelnden Unterscheidbarkeit der Materialien. Zu diesem Ergebnis kam ein Pilotprojekt1, an dem Dibella beteiligt war.

Effektive Sortierung von Alttextilien verbessert die Zirkularität
„Im textilen Mietservice werden Gewebe in unterschiedlichen Baumwoll-Polyester-Mischungen, aus reiner Baumwolle und sogar aus 100% Polyester verwendet. Für jedes dieser Materialien gibt es spezielle Recycling-Technologien. Die Zuordnung zum geeigneten Prozess hängt allerdings wesentlich von der Sortierung der Ware ab: Je besser die Qualitäten unterschieden werden, desto größer sind die Effekte für die Kreislaufführung. Bisher fehlt jedoch ein geeignetes, automatisiertes Sortiersystem für eine qualitative Erfassung gängiger Objekttextilien. Dazu haben wir gemeinsam mit ausgesuchten Partnern das Projekt Aufbau KI-gestützter geschlossener Kreisläufe für B2B-Textilien aus Baumwoll-Polyester-Mischungen auf der Basis chemischen Upcyclings ins Leben gerufen. Dank einer Förderung der DBU können wir dieses in den kommenden zwei Jahren entwickeln“, fasst Ralf Hellmann, Geschäftsführer von Dibella zusammen.

Hohe Transparenz mit moderner Technik
Das Projekt ist Teil einer aktuellen DBU-Förderinitiative für textile Kreisläufe, die zu ressourcenschonenden Produkt-, Material- und Stoffkreisläufen beiträgt. Das Hauptziel des von der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt fachlich und finanziell mit 397.266 Euro geförderten Vorhabens ist die Entwicklung eine Anlage, die mittels Infrarot-Technologie und künstlicher Intelligenz eine möglichst sortenreine Sortierung der aus dem Mietservice stammenden Warenströme vornehmen kann. Die Projektpartner fokussieren sich dabei im Wesentlichen auf reine Baumwolltextilien sowie auf Mischgewebe aus Polyester und Baumwolle bzw. Regeneratfasern. Sie sollen zukünftig mit hoher Genauigkeit identifiziert und dem ihnen zugeordneten chemischen oder mechanischen Recycling-Prozess zugeführt werden können.

Zukunftsweisendes Projekt
„Je sortenreiner Materialien zurückgewonnen werden, desto besser lassen sie sich wiederverwerten. Dieser für eine Circular Economy zentrale Faktor spielt auch bei Textilien eine Rolle“, sagt Dr. Volker Berding, Leiter des DBU-Referats Ressourcenmanagement. Das Vorhaben von Dibella hat nach seinen Worten daher Potenzial, den Rohstoffeinsatz zu verringern und eine höherwertige Nutzung der Alttextilien zu verbessern.

1Digitale Technologien als Enabler eine ressourceneffizienten kreislauffähigen B2B Textilwirtschaft (Ditex)

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Dibella GmbH

23.02.2023

Organic Cotton & Textiles Conference in India

The Organic Cotton & Textiles Conference, taking place in Indore, India over three days, from February 27-March 1st is set to bring together a diverse group of key players from every part of the textile supply chain. Farmers, farm groups, industry representatives, non-profits, academics, suppliers, brands, certifiers, government representatives and policymakers will join nearly 200 guests at the multi-day event. The aim is to foster collaboration, explore innovative ideas, listen to those on the ground and focus discussions to develop a shared vision to boost the organic textile supply chain worldwide.

The Organic Cotton & Textiles Conference, taking place in Indore, India over three days, from February 27-March 1st is set to bring together a diverse group of key players from every part of the textile supply chain. Farmers, farm groups, industry representatives, non-profits, academics, suppliers, brands, certifiers, government representatives and policymakers will join nearly 200 guests at the multi-day event. The aim is to foster collaboration, explore innovative ideas, listen to those on the ground and focus discussions to develop a shared vision to boost the organic textile supply chain worldwide.

Co-hosted by  OCA, GOTS, and IFOAM - Organics International, the conference will address a range of subjects including social conditions, transparency through innovation, scaling up organic through investment, as well as sessions tackling certification, decent work and environmental impacts. The event also gives voice to farmers, who join as panellists, in a dedicated Q&A session with seven organic cotton farmers from the region. On the third day, organised by OCA, the organic farmers will welcome attendees to their communities during field trips west to Petlawad to witness organic practices at ground level.

“By addressing these important issues and fostering a dialogue between participants, the conference aims to develop innovative solutions that can drive progress and growth in the sector", says Bart Vollaard, Executive Director of OCA. "We are thrilled to be joining forces with GOTS and IFOAM to create positive change in the organic textile sector."

“Together with IFOAM - Organics International and OCA, GOTS wants to increase visibility of organic and at the same time enhance integrity of organic fibres and textiles. This conference shall serve to strengthen the sector by addressing obstacles and work on effective solutions, in consultation with all relevant and committed stakeholders”, notes Claudia Kersten, Managing Director of GOTS.

Sarah Compson of the IFOAM - Organics International World Board adds “Organic agriculture directly addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our time. IFOAM - Organics International is delighted to collaborate with OCA and GOTS to bring together people from across the whole textile sector and address the barriers and opportunities for scaling organic cotton production worldwide.”

With a strong line-up of notable speakers and guests in a supportive and engaging atmosphere, and a unique approach that connects participants from every step of the supply chain, the Organic Cotton & Textiles Conference is set to be a valuable and transformative event for key stakeholders involved in the organic textile industry.

 

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GOTS OCA IFOAM Conference cotton
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GOTS

© VDI ZRE
23.02.2023

VDI ZRE: Sammlung innovativer Recyclingtechnologien

Sammlung, Aufbereitung und Wiedereinsatz von Sekundärrohstoffen funktionieren bei klassischen Rohstoffen wie Glas oder Stahl bereits sehr gut. Für einige Wertstoffströme müssen Recyclingtechnologien noch weiterer entwickelt werden, um eine ressourceneffiziente Kreislaufwirtschaft zu etablieren. Dazu gehören beispielsweise Kunststoffe oder Batterien. Die neue Informationssammlung des VDI Zentrums Ressourceneffizienz (VDI ZRE) „Innovative Recyclingtechnologien“ informiert u.a. über Abläufe, neue Entwicklungen in der Entsorgungs- bzw. Recyclingbranche und Förderprogramme für ausgewählte Rohstoffe.
 
Höhere Recyclingquoten sind notwendig, um mehr Wertstoffe im Kreislauf zu führen. Jedoch stellen heterogene Stoffströme, zersplitterte Lieferketten, aufwändige gesetzliche Vorgaben und weitere Faktoren eine effiziente Kreislaufführung vor Herausforderungen. Lösungen gibt es bereits. Einige innovative Recyclingtechnologien werden schon erfolgreich in der Praxis umgesetzt. Weitere sind im Forschungsstadium oder als Pilotprojekte in der Erprobung. Hier setzt die Online-Sammlung „Innovative Recyclingtechnologien“ des VDI ZRE an.

Sammlung, Aufbereitung und Wiedereinsatz von Sekundärrohstoffen funktionieren bei klassischen Rohstoffen wie Glas oder Stahl bereits sehr gut. Für einige Wertstoffströme müssen Recyclingtechnologien noch weiterer entwickelt werden, um eine ressourceneffiziente Kreislaufwirtschaft zu etablieren. Dazu gehören beispielsweise Kunststoffe oder Batterien. Die neue Informationssammlung des VDI Zentrums Ressourceneffizienz (VDI ZRE) „Innovative Recyclingtechnologien“ informiert u.a. über Abläufe, neue Entwicklungen in der Entsorgungs- bzw. Recyclingbranche und Förderprogramme für ausgewählte Rohstoffe.
 
Höhere Recyclingquoten sind notwendig, um mehr Wertstoffe im Kreislauf zu führen. Jedoch stellen heterogene Stoffströme, zersplitterte Lieferketten, aufwändige gesetzliche Vorgaben und weitere Faktoren eine effiziente Kreislaufführung vor Herausforderungen. Lösungen gibt es bereits. Einige innovative Recyclingtechnologien werden schon erfolgreich in der Praxis umgesetzt. Weitere sind im Forschungsstadium oder als Pilotprojekte in der Erprobung. Hier setzt die Online-Sammlung „Innovative Recyclingtechnologien“ des VDI ZRE an.

Mit innovativen Technologien Ressourcen sparen
In der Online-Sammlung werden für die Kategorien Kunststoffe, Batterien und Akkumulatoren, Elektrogeräte sowie PV-Module zunächst das Recyclingpotenzial und die Besonderheiten für eine Kreislaufführung aufgeführt. Ein Blick auf den Stand der Technik zeigt aktuelle Möglichkeiten und die Herausforderungen beim Recycling.

Die Vorstellung innovativer Recyclingtechnologien beleuchtet, wie Kreislaufwirtschaft für diese Stoffe ermöglicht, bzw. ressourceneffizient gestaltet werden kann. Viele konstruktive Ansätze sind jedoch noch im Forschungs- und Pilotstadium. Der Handlungsbedarf ist weiterhin hoch. Hier unterstützen weiterführende Informationsangebote z.B. bei der Suche z.B. Fördermöglichkeiten und Netzwerken.

Erstellt wurde die Online-Sammlung „Innovative Recyclingtechnologien“ im Auftrag des Bundesumweltministeriums. Sie wird regelmäßig erweitert. Abrufbar ist sie unter: www.ressource-deutschland.de/themen/kreislaufwirtschaft/innovative-recyclingtechnologien/

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VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz GmbH

23.02.2023

Milliken and Company commits to eliminating PFAS

Milliken’s Textile Business plans to eliminate all PFAS-containing materials from its portfolio by December 31, 2022.
The company announced a commitment to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from the company’s textile finishes and fibers portfolio.

“Sustainability is a core value of our company, and we are and have always been on a quest for continuous improvement,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “As part of our sustainability journey, we are committed to finding innovative and meaningful solutions to reduce our environmental impact. While we do not always begin our journey with perfect information, we strive to make adjustments as new information comes to light.”

“As a values-driven company, we’re always evaluating the needs and demands of the markets we serve. Our promise to our customers is to engineer the highest-quality protective and performance textiles, and our purpose is to positively impact the world for generations,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president, Milliken & Company, and president, Milliken’s Textile Business.

Milliken’s Textile Business plans to eliminate all PFAS-containing materials from its portfolio by December 31, 2022.
The company announced a commitment to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from the company’s textile finishes and fibers portfolio.

“Sustainability is a core value of our company, and we are and have always been on a quest for continuous improvement,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “As part of our sustainability journey, we are committed to finding innovative and meaningful solutions to reduce our environmental impact. While we do not always begin our journey with perfect information, we strive to make adjustments as new information comes to light.”

“As a values-driven company, we’re always evaluating the needs and demands of the markets we serve. Our promise to our customers is to engineer the highest-quality protective and performance textiles, and our purpose is to positively impact the world for generations,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president, Milliken & Company, and president, Milliken’s Textile Business.

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PFAS Milliken
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Milliken and Company

21.02.2023

Polartec®: New technology reduces fiber fragmentation in laundering tests

  • Iconic 200 Series fleece to be the first fabric made from this new process.

Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, announces Polartec® Shed Less Fleece, a new milestone in its industry-leading efforts to reduce textile fiber fragment shedding. Shed Less is a process that combines yarn construction, knitting, chemistry, and manufacturing to reduce home laundry fiber fragment shedding by an average of 85%. The first fabric to receive this new technology is the brand’s iconic Polartec® 200 Series Fleece, the modern version of the original PolarFleece® launched in 1981, and in 1993, the first performance fleece knit from yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.

The Shed Less process works by engineering the lofted fibers that give fleece its soft hand the ability to resist breaking and rubbing off during home laundering, cited as one contributing factor to the spread of fibers fragments (commonly referred to as microfibers). Polartec® Shed Less Fleece achieves this while maintaining all of the attributes that continue to make Polartec fleece a staple of midlayer collections - lightweight, breathable and warm.

  • Iconic 200 Series fleece to be the first fabric made from this new process.

Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, announces Polartec® Shed Less Fleece, a new milestone in its industry-leading efforts to reduce textile fiber fragment shedding. Shed Less is a process that combines yarn construction, knitting, chemistry, and manufacturing to reduce home laundry fiber fragment shedding by an average of 85%. The first fabric to receive this new technology is the brand’s iconic Polartec® 200 Series Fleece, the modern version of the original PolarFleece® launched in 1981, and in 1993, the first performance fleece knit from yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.

The Shed Less process works by engineering the lofted fibers that give fleece its soft hand the ability to resist breaking and rubbing off during home laundering, cited as one contributing factor to the spread of fibers fragments (commonly referred to as microfibers). Polartec® Shed Less Fleece achieves this while maintaining all of the attributes that continue to make Polartec fleece a staple of midlayer collections - lightweight, breathable and warm.

The brand used the AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) TM212-2021 test method for fiber fragment release during home laundering. This test was conducted with large sample sizes to account for variability. The testing concluded that Shed Less Fleece reduced fiber fragment shedding by an average of 85% compared to the baseline fabric.

“In 2016 we began looking into how we might test for fiber loss because there wasn’t a lot of research on the issue.” said Aimee LaValley, Polartec Textile Development, Dye and Chemistry Manager. “This led to new products like Polartec Power Air™, new manufacturing processes, as well as our participation in the TextileMission workgroup to study the issue on an interdisciplinary basis.”

TextileMission was a three year collaborative initiative of academia and industry to reduce the impact of textile microplastics funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Founding partners include The Association of the German Sporting Goods Industry, Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Science; TU Dresden - Institute of Water Chemistry; Vaude Sport; WWF Germany; Adidas AG; Henkel AG; Miele & CIE; and Polartec, LLC.

Polartec® Shed Less Fleece will be initially launched in the United States and will be available to customers beginning March 1, 2023. The brand plans to apply the Shed Less process to many other industry-leading fabric platforms and manufacturing facilities around the world.

IVL
21.02.2023

Gold Medal by EcoVadis for Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has been awarded the ‘Gold Medal’ by EcoVadis, recognising Indorama Ventures’ commitment to sustainability in supply chain management.

Indorama Ventures participates in the annual EcoVadis assessment to evaluate the company’s sustainable practices and ensure it can meet key customers’ requirements across the different business segments and operations. In 2023, the company achieved the Gold Medal with a score of 77; higher than 2022’s score of 75. Indorama Ventures ranked in the 99th percentile in basic chemical, fertilizers, and nitrogen compound plastics and synthetic rubbers in primary industries of all assessed companies worldwide, with above industry-average performances in all four assessment areas, including environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

EcoVadis is a provider of business sustainability ratings. The assessment indices include more than 200 purchasing categories and 175 countries around the world.

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited 

(c) Hohenstein
fibres residues in wastewater
21.02.2023

New test method for textile microplastics

  • Standard assesses fibre release, biodegradation and ecotoxicity for the first time

Testing service provider Hohenstein has worked with the project partners Trigema, Freudenberg, DBL ITEX and Paradies to create a new standardized test method for detecting and classifying the environmental effects of textiles during washing. DIN SPEC 4872 combines analysis of fibre release, biodegradability and ecotoxicity. The test method according to DIN SPEC 4872 shows how many fibres are released during textile laundering, how well these fibres degrade in wastewater and how harmful the fibre residues are to the environment.

  • Standard assesses fibre release, biodegradation and ecotoxicity for the first time

Testing service provider Hohenstein has worked with the project partners Trigema, Freudenberg, DBL ITEX and Paradies to create a new standardized test method for detecting and classifying the environmental effects of textiles during washing. DIN SPEC 4872 combines analysis of fibre release, biodegradability and ecotoxicity. The test method according to DIN SPEC 4872 shows how many fibres are released during textile laundering, how well these fibres degrade in wastewater and how harmful the fibre residues are to the environment.

Studies have shown that washing textiles releases microfibres into the wash water, which cannot be sufficiently retained by wastewater treatment plants. Synthetic fibres pose the greatest risk to the environment because of their longevity and inability to biodegrade. However, Hohenstein project manager Juliane Alberts does not give the all-clear for biodegradable fibres and natural fibres: "Biodegradability alone does not mean that pure natural fibres, for example, are completely harmless to the environment. They, too, remain in ecosystems until they completely degrade and can also have a negative impact. In addition, additives, auxiliaries or finishes used in textile production can further slow the degradation process and leach into the environment."

The new standard enables textile producers and suppliers to test, evaluate and compare products for fibre release during washing and environmental impact. Juliane Alberts sees this systematic evaluation as an opportunity for the textile industry to take the initiative on environmental impact: "Our reliable data can be used as a basis for more targeted product development. This is a way to actively and consciously control further environmental pollution."

(c) Euratex
RegioGreenTex - Kickoff meeting
21.02.2023

New European initiative for SMEs: Transform textile waste into value

43 partners of the RegioGreenTex project met in Brussels to kick start a three-year project that should change the way we manage textile recycling.

Regions for Green Textiles – known as RegioGreenTex – is a quadruple-helix partnership initiative aiming at mapping and reducing the difficulties, which currently exist in the implementation of a circular economy model within the textile ecosystem across the EU.

RegioGreenTex will  support tangible solutions at SME level, where textile waste becomes a value. The project will contribute to maintain and develop jobs in the EU textile sector, reshoring the production in Europe and making the EU textile value chain more competitive and resilient. It will contribute to the EU Green Deal objectives of reducing carbon footprint, energy and water consumption.

More information:
Euratex SMEs textile waste EISMEA
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Euratex

(c) Global Fashion Agenda
17.02.2023

Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 takes place in June

Global Fashion Summit, a leading international forum for sustainability in fashion, will convene core stakeholders across the fashion ecosystem and parallel industries to drive tangible action on social and environmental sustainability. The Summit is presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). GFA is a non-profit organisation that is accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, under the patronage of HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark. Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 will take place on 27-28 June in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The theme of Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 is ‘Ambition to Action’. Under this premise, the Summit will present content experiences focused on tangible impact.

Global Fashion Summit, a leading international forum for sustainability in fashion, will convene core stakeholders across the fashion ecosystem and parallel industries to drive tangible action on social and environmental sustainability. The Summit is presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). GFA is a non-profit organisation that is accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, under the patronage of HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark. Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 will take place on 27-28 June in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The theme of Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 is ‘Ambition to Action’. Under this premise, the Summit will present content experiences focused on tangible impact.

The theme will underly all elements of the Summit and Main Stage speakers will showcase inspiring thought leadership for accelerated change by exploring a matrix of interconnected topics. The 2023 Copenhagen Edition will build on more than a decade’s worth of Summit guidance and outcomes by dedicating even more focus towards action-oriented workshops and case studies. Through these formats, the forum will demonstrate tangible learnings and concrete recommendations that can help drive implementation.
 
The forum will also host strategic roundtable meetings with the aim to mobilise industry leaders to build alliances with solution providers, policy makers, investors and other industry stakeholders and implement immediate solutions. Such alliances can set in motion progress towards a net positive industry. With upcoming policy expected to influence the fashion industry even further this year, the Summit will shed light on the ongoing pieces of legislation currently under discussion both within the EU and worldwide.

This year’s Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition is supported by Principal Sponsor, Maersk. A globally renowned leader in logistics that aims to deliver a more connected, agile and sustainable future for global logistics. Maersk will support the Summit's agenda to accelerate industry transformation by highlighting how logistics can help the fashion and lifestyle industry in reaching their sustainability goals.

Additionally, the Innovation Forum will present a curated exhibition of other leading sustainable solutions. Summit attendees can meet with exhibitors covering the entire value chain – from innovative materials to end-of-use solutions. Innovation Forum Matchmaking will enable small and large fashion businesses to advance their sustainability journey, by providing the unique opportunity to be matched with relevant solution providers. 

17.02.2023

Haelixa: Traceability of wool fibers up to the final fabric

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

Samples were collected from various production stages, where a qPCR test was used to detect each specific DNA marker. Haelixa uses a “Key-Lock” system to detect a marker; one needs to know the particular DNA to screen for, ensuring that the system is tamper-proof. The DNA markers stay safely embedded in the product, enabling traceability of greasy and scoured wool up to greige fabric and finished fabric, respectively.

With increasing cost pressure and competition in the wool fabric market, traceability is becoming a prerequisite to proving authenticity and origin. TWC and Vitale Barberis Canonico support the culture of sustainability and collaboration.

Source:

Haelixa AG

17.02.2023

FiloFlow & C.L.A.S.S: "Sustainability from A to Z" at Filo

FiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S. join forces and showcase the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk at the upcoming 59th edition of Filo.

Filo and C.L.A.S.S. have always shared the commitment to a tangible sustainability of products and processes of the textile industry. The Yarn Show realizes this through the FiloFlow project, while the international eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni demonstrates its commitment through services that support companies in their journey towards responsible innovation.

With this shared commitment, Filo and C.L.A.S.S. are making available to the companies that will join the 59th edition of the Yarn Show a new service dedicated to information and guidance in the field of sustainability.

Within the FiloFlow Area, C.L.A.S.S. will curate the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk, designed to provide companies with an orientation about sustainability matter in textiles: from certifications to environmental impact and end-of-life measurements, the importance of ethics and the energy savings; from responsible innovation to new generation communication.

The 59th edition of Filo takes place on February 22nd and 23rd, 2023 in Milan.

FiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S. join forces and showcase the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk at the upcoming 59th edition of Filo.

Filo and C.L.A.S.S. have always shared the commitment to a tangible sustainability of products and processes of the textile industry. The Yarn Show realizes this through the FiloFlow project, while the international eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni demonstrates its commitment through services that support companies in their journey towards responsible innovation.

With this shared commitment, Filo and C.L.A.S.S. are making available to the companies that will join the 59th edition of the Yarn Show a new service dedicated to information and guidance in the field of sustainability.

Within the FiloFlow Area, C.L.A.S.S. will curate the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk, designed to provide companies with an orientation about sustainability matter in textiles: from certifications to environmental impact and end-of-life measurements, the importance of ethics and the energy savings; from responsible innovation to new generation communication.

The 59th edition of Filo takes place on February 22nd and 23rd, 2023 in Milan.

Source:

C.L.A.S.S

(c) Perstorp
15.02.2023

Perstorp: Reduction targets for water and waste

Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has added new corporate sustainability targets, for water and waste, to its sustainability strategy. Its long-term sustainability ambition is to become Finite Material Neutral, which involves water and waste, along with raw materials, energy and catalysts. In 2021 the company set its first 2030 targets, for greenhouse gas emissions (using approved science-based targets) and (eco) toxic impact. Now Perstorp has added new sustainability targets that will address its long-term ambition.

These new 2030 corporate targets (all measured using 2019 as the base year) are:

Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has added new corporate sustainability targets, for water and waste, to its sustainability strategy. Its long-term sustainability ambition is to become Finite Material Neutral, which involves water and waste, along with raw materials, energy and catalysts. In 2021 the company set its first 2030 targets, for greenhouse gas emissions (using approved science-based targets) and (eco) toxic impact. Now Perstorp has added new sustainability targets that will address its long-term ambition.

These new 2030 corporate targets (all measured using 2019 as the base year) are:

  • 30% absolute reduction of freshwater consumption
  • 30% absolute reduction of hazardous waste directed to disposal
  • 30% absolute reduction of non-hazardous waste directed to disposal

"Fresh water consumption and waste are two areas of big importance in reducing our environmental impact and working toward increased circularity," says Anna Berggren, Vice President Sustainability at Perstorp Group. "Fresh water scarcity is already a fact around the world, and we have a responsibility to reduce our consumption and utilize alternative water sources. We must also minimize waste generation and find new circular solutions of reusing and recycling the waste streams into new products, either ourselves or so that a third party can use them as raw material. We have set ambitious and absolute sustainability targets, that are to be achieved regardless of production growth. To be able to reach these targets we have several large projects planned that will contribute significantly."

All Perstorp production plants use water for multiple purposes, including, for example: for cooling, as a solvent for chemical reactions, as a carrier for products, and as a heat-transfer medium. One way to reduce fresh water consumption is to purify and recycle wastewater. Perstorp sees this as an important core technology and is planning to invest in wastewater recycling projects at several of its production sites.

A key to reducing waste directed to disposal is to develop circular solutions that use waste streams as raw materials for new products. One example is Project Air, in which captured carbon dioxide together with residue streams from Perstorp's production plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, will serve as raw material for production of sustainable methanol that will replace all the virgin fossil methanol used by Perstorp in Europe.

(c) NatureWorks
15.02.2023

New Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

NatureWorks, the manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility. The day also featured a ceremonial groundbreaking that mirrored the ceremony held in Blair, Nebraska, USA in 2000 when NatureWorks began construction on the world’s first commercial scale PLA manufacturing facility.

The new manufacturing facility located on the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC) in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer. With completion expected in the second half of 2024, the manufacturing site will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons and will produce the full portfolio of Ingeo biopolymer grades.

NatureWorks, the manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility. The day also featured a ceremonial groundbreaking that mirrored the ceremony held in Blair, Nebraska, USA in 2000 when NatureWorks began construction on the world’s first commercial scale PLA manufacturing facility.

The new manufacturing facility located on the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC) in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer. With completion expected in the second half of 2024, the manufacturing site will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons and will produce the full portfolio of Ingeo biopolymer grades.

The expanded global production of Ingeo biopolymer will support growth in markets including 3D printing and hygiene as well as compostable coffee capsules, tea bags, flexible packaging, and food serviceware that demand sustainable, low-carbon biomaterials and require the high-performance attributes that Ingeo is uniquely suited to deliver.

“This ceremony is a meaningful milestone for the entire NatureWorks team,” said Rich Altice, president and CEO of NatureWorks. “For the last three decades, we have not only been building a company and manufacturing facilities, but also a whole new industry and market for low-carbon, renewable biomaterials that are revolutionizing the sustainability and safety of packaging and product materials used in our everyday lives.”

More information:
NatureWorks PLA biopolymer
Source:

NatureWorks

15.02.2023

Yanfeng recognized for global environmental leadership

Automotive supplier, Yanfeng has been awarded a second consecutive A−rating by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the group's global leadership in transparency and action on climate change in 2022. Nearly 15,000 companies were rated based on data which they submitted to the organization. Yanfeng also received an Environmental Leadership Award by CDP China

CDP is a non-profit organization which operates a global disclosure system to enable investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Every year, several thousand companies worldwide are analyzed about their strategic approach to the challenges of climate change and their climate management activities are rated on the basis of a comprehensive list of criteria. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and rating process is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency.

Automotive supplier, Yanfeng has been awarded a second consecutive A−rating by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the group's global leadership in transparency and action on climate change in 2022. Nearly 15,000 companies were rated based on data which they submitted to the organization. Yanfeng also received an Environmental Leadership Award by CDP China

CDP is a non-profit organization which operates a global disclosure system to enable investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Every year, several thousand companies worldwide are analyzed about their strategic approach to the challenges of climate change and their climate management activities are rated on the basis of a comprehensive list of criteria. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and rating process is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency.

Yanfeng improved its scores in value chain engagement and climate-related requirements for suppliers, as well as targets for increasing low-carbon energy consumption or production.
“As our company-wide target for carbon neutrality, we aim to achieve 100% of our total energy consumption from renewable energy sources by 2030,” said Gunnar Büchter, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Yanfeng. All European plants converted to renewable energy by the beginning of 2022, and other regions also increased their utilization of renewable energy sources. Significant progress has been made in China. By end of 2021 a total of 30% of energy came from renewable sources.

Foto: Stefan Brandt im Waschlabor der Hochschule Niederrhein
Stefan Brandt im Waschlabor der Hochschule Niederrhein.
13.02.2023

Waschmittel für weniger Mikroplastikabrieb in der Haushaltswäsche

Teile des Mikroplastik-Aufkommens in den Meeren stammt aus synthetischen Textilien, einzelne Studien gehen dabei von bis zu einem Drittel aus. Beim Waschen von Textilen, die aus Kunststofffasen wie Polyester hergestellt sind, lösen sich kleine Kunststoffpartikel mit einem Durchmesser von weniger als 5mm. Um das Austreten von Mikroplastik zu reduzieren, hat Zara Home das Waschmittel "The Laundry by Zara Home" auf den Markt gebracht, das die Freisetzung von Mikroplastik textilen Ursprungs um bis zu 80 % reduziert. Forschende am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein unterstützen bei der Entwicklung mit Prüfszenarien.

Auf dem Campus Mönchengladbach der Hochschule Niederrhein wird seit vielen Jahren im Wasch- und Filterlabor geforscht. Das Waschmittel wurde gemeinsam von Inditex und BASF Home Care and I&I Solutions in Spanien und Deutschland entwickelt. „Wir waren an der Quantifizierung der Ergebnisse beteiligt. Dafür haben wir 200 Waschgänge und verschiedene Prüfszenarien durchgeführt“, sagt Stefan Brandt, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am FTB.

Teile des Mikroplastik-Aufkommens in den Meeren stammt aus synthetischen Textilien, einzelne Studien gehen dabei von bis zu einem Drittel aus. Beim Waschen von Textilen, die aus Kunststofffasen wie Polyester hergestellt sind, lösen sich kleine Kunststoffpartikel mit einem Durchmesser von weniger als 5mm. Um das Austreten von Mikroplastik zu reduzieren, hat Zara Home das Waschmittel "The Laundry by Zara Home" auf den Markt gebracht, das die Freisetzung von Mikroplastik textilen Ursprungs um bis zu 80 % reduziert. Forschende am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein unterstützen bei der Entwicklung mit Prüfszenarien.

Auf dem Campus Mönchengladbach der Hochschule Niederrhein wird seit vielen Jahren im Wasch- und Filterlabor geforscht. Das Waschmittel wurde gemeinsam von Inditex und BASF Home Care and I&I Solutions in Spanien und Deutschland entwickelt. „Wir waren an der Quantifizierung der Ergebnisse beteiligt. Dafür haben wir 200 Waschgänge und verschiedene Prüfszenarien durchgeführt“, sagt Stefan Brandt, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am FTB.

Die Kleidungsstücke werden dafür mit dem Waschmittel in verschiedenen Programmen gewaschen. Nach jedem Waschvorgang wird das Abwasser aufgefangen und analysiert. „Die Versuche zeigen, dass wir tatsächlich weniger Mikroplastik im Abwasser vorfinden konnten, als bei der Verwendung des beigestellten Vergleichsproduktes“, sagte Stefan Brandt.

Das Waschmittel hat laut den Entwicklern einen weiteren Vorteil: Es kann bei niedriger Temperatur eingesetzt werden. Dadurch kann die Waschtemperatur von 40°C auf 20°C verringert werden. Das spart Energie und senkt den ökologischen Fußabdruck.

„Das Problem „faseriges Mikroplastik“ muss auf allen Ebenen angegangen werden. Durch gezielte Faserauswahl, schonende Verarbeitung und auch kontrollierte Zwischenreinigung der Textilien, kann der Gehalt an Mikroplastik minimiert werden. In der Wäsche sollten die Emissionen ebenfalls reduziert werden, auch wenn Kläranlagen in Deutschland ca. bis zu 95 Prozent dieser Partikel zurückhalten. Hierzu leistet das neue Waschmittel einen Beitrag“, sagt Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe, Leiterin des Forschungsinstituts für Textil und Bekleidung der Hochschule Niederrhein (FTB).

Source:

Hochschule Niederrhein

09.02.2023

AVK Innovation Award 2023 – Submissions until 14 April

The The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK) is looking for the best innovations in the field of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites covering the following categories:

  • Innovative products/components or applications
  • Innovative procedures/processes
  • Research and science

One goal of the AVK Innovation Award is to promote new products/components and applications made from fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) and to promote new processes and methods for the manufacturing of FRP products. A further award is given to universities, colleges and institutes for outstanding work in science and research. In each of the categories special emphasis will be placed on the issue of sustainability.

Another goal is to give prominence to the innovations and also to the companies/institutions behind them, thus publicising their performance throughout the industry. The submissions will be evaluated by a jury of experts from the composites sector. The award ceremony will be held during the JEC Forum DACH event in Salzburg, Austria (24-25 October 2023).

The The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK) is looking for the best innovations in the field of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites covering the following categories:

  • Innovative products/components or applications
  • Innovative procedures/processes
  • Research and science

One goal of the AVK Innovation Award is to promote new products/components and applications made from fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) and to promote new processes and methods for the manufacturing of FRP products. A further award is given to universities, colleges and institutes for outstanding work in science and research. In each of the categories special emphasis will be placed on the issue of sustainability.

Another goal is to give prominence to the innovations and also to the companies/institutions behind them, thus publicising their performance throughout the industry. The submissions will be evaluated by a jury of experts from the composites sector. The award ceremony will be held during the JEC Forum DACH event in Salzburg, Austria (24-25 October 2023).

The submission deadline for the application documents is 14th April 2023.
Further details and assessment criteria can be found online.

Source:

AVK - Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e. V.

08.02.2023

Epson: 100 Prozent Ökostrom und neue Dry-Fiber-Technologie

Die Epson Deutschland GmbH startet im April in ihr neues Geschäftsjahr 2023/2024. Trotz der gesellschaftlichen und politischen Einschnitte im letzten Jahr und der daraus resultierenden Unsicherheit in der Wirtschaft kann das Unternehmen auf eine stabile Entwicklung im noch laufenden Geschäftsjahr verweisen und blickt optimistisch auf das kommende. Basis hierfür ist die konsequent nachhaltige Ausrichtung des Technologiekonzerns und die Realisierung dieser Planungen. Das Ziel zu 100 Prozent mit Ökostrom weltweit in allen Produktionsstätten und Niederlassungen zu arbeiten, wird in 2023 erfüllt. Neue Technologien wie die Dry-Fiber-Technologie (DFT) und Metal Injection Molding (MIM) sind Ergebnisse einer Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit, die den japanischen Konzern in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit zukunftsfähig aufstellen.

Die Epson Deutschland GmbH startet im April in ihr neues Geschäftsjahr 2023/2024. Trotz der gesellschaftlichen und politischen Einschnitte im letzten Jahr und der daraus resultierenden Unsicherheit in der Wirtschaft kann das Unternehmen auf eine stabile Entwicklung im noch laufenden Geschäftsjahr verweisen und blickt optimistisch auf das kommende. Basis hierfür ist die konsequent nachhaltige Ausrichtung des Technologiekonzerns und die Realisierung dieser Planungen. Das Ziel zu 100 Prozent mit Ökostrom weltweit in allen Produktionsstätten und Niederlassungen zu arbeiten, wird in 2023 erfüllt. Neue Technologien wie die Dry-Fiber-Technologie (DFT) und Metal Injection Molding (MIM) sind Ergebnisse einer Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit, die den japanischen Konzern in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit zukunftsfähig aufstellen.

100 Prozent Ökostrom weltweit
2023 kann Epson einen wichtigen Meilenstein seiner Umweltvision erfüllen: alle Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsniederlassungen werden weltweit auf Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien umgestellt. Aktuell setzen bereits alle Epson-Standorte in Japan, in Europa und in einzelnen Werken im asiatischen Raum auf Ökostrom.

Umwelttechnologien: Recycling von Kleidung
Die einhundertprozentige Nutzung von Strom aus erneuerbaren Energiequellen ist Teil der Epson Umweltvision 2050. Eine weitere wichtige Säule dieses Programms ist die Entwicklung von Umwelttechnologien. Mit der Dry-Fiber-Technologie arbeitet Epson an einer Recyclingtechnologie, die bereits im Einsatz ist, zukünftig aber noch viel breiter Anwendung finden kann. Basis der Technologie ist die Zerlegung von Ausgangsstoffen in ihre Fasern, die sich dann auf verschiedenen Wegen wieder zusammenführen lassen. Auf dem Markt bereits erhältlich ist das PaperLab, Epsons Papierrecyclingmaschine, die aus altem Büropapier neues herstellt. Mit dieser Technologie lassen sich auch Textilien zerfasern und zu Stoffbahnen (Vlies) wieder zusammenfügen.

New Work in Düsseldorf
2023 wird überdies ein Aufbruchsjahr für die Mitarbeitenden in der Meerbuscher Vertriebszentrale. Nach 20 Jahren geht die Epson Deutschland GmbH wieder zurück nach Düsseldorf. Das Unternehmen hat ab dem Frühjahr 2023 rund 3.000 Quadratmeter im gerade im Bau befindlichen Gebäude TRIGON in Düsseldorf-Heerdt angemietet.

Source:

Epson Deutschland GmbH

08.02.2023

SBTi approves science-based targets of Autoneum

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Autoneum’s science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation by the SBTi is an important milestone in Autoneum’s efforts to reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions along the entire value chain.

Recognizing the serious environmental challenges facing the world today and the resulting need for rapid and significant reductions in global CO2 emissions, Autoneum has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. The Company also commits to reduce its absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% within the same timeframe. Autoneum’s GHG emission reduction targets were validated by the SBTi on January 12, 2023, and are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The Company is thus taking another important step toward a sustainable future of mobility.

An overview of all emissions reduction targets and activities implemented by Autoneum in 2022 will be published in the Company’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 on March 24, 2023.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Autoneum’s science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation by the SBTi is an important milestone in Autoneum’s efforts to reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions along the entire value chain.

Recognizing the serious environmental challenges facing the world today and the resulting need for rapid and significant reductions in global CO2 emissions, Autoneum has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. The Company also commits to reduce its absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% within the same timeframe. Autoneum’s GHG emission reduction targets were validated by the SBTi on January 12, 2023, and are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The Company is thus taking another important step toward a sustainable future of mobility.

An overview of all emissions reduction targets and activities implemented by Autoneum in 2022 will be published in the Company’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 on March 24, 2023.