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Foreword
The textile industry bears a significant responsibility
for global CO2 emissions, surpassing even sectors like international
aviation and shipping. This industry not only accounts for around 10% of
worldwide carbon emissions but it is also known for its resource wastage and
the daily disposal of millions of garments into landfills. Another concern is
the release of microfibres and microplastics into the environment during the
washing of synthetic fabrics.
Addressing these challenges necessitates a multifaceted
approach, encompassing collaboration among stakeholders, technological
innovations, governmental policies, and infrastructure support. Solutions span
from technological breakthroughs and regenerative farming models to recycling
innovations, biobased materials, and initiatives promoting reuse and resale.
All these efforts aim to establish a circular economy and transition from the
current linear business model to reduce the textile industry's ecological
footprint.
When it comes to technological innovations, various
companies are regularly engaging in sustainable projects to minimise their
environmental footprint. For instance, the Hong Kong Research Institute of
Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), with support from the H&M Foundation, has developed
a groundbreaking technology to regenerate biobased leather from leather waste...
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- BBIA reacts to Government announcements regarding
recycling consistency in households and businesses in England
- Ecovative opens access to patent for plastic-free mycelium composites in
Europe
Markets
- UPM
selects Dongsung Chemical as exclusive Korean distributor of their novel
biobased MEG
- Trillium partners with Zeton to design a
sustainable acrylonitrile demonstration plant
- Braskem opens Tokyo Representative Office
Research & Development
- VIVALDI project: necklace made from waste CO2
- reProLeather: innovative technology regenerating biobased leather from
leather waste
- More...
Polymers
- Arkema persists in reducing the carbon
footprint in the global production of its biobased polyamide 11 chain
- KRAIBURG TPE starts sale of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from renewable
raw materials
- NatureWorks progresses with new Ingeo™️ PLA
biopolymer facility in Thailand
Chemicals
- LanzaTech reveals partnership with Dow to introduce an eco-friendly
cleaning solution
- Collaboration between Goodyear and Visolis for isoprene production through
material upcycling
Consumer Products
- ELEMIS and Morro launch groundbreaking
plastic-free sampling sachets
- Gucci debuts new vegan Horsebit 1955 bag
- More...
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