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P&G moves forward on pulp
Procter & Gamble continues to move towards its goal of all products and packaging eventually being made from 100% sustainably sourced renewable or recycled materials. The company has just announced new fibre sourcing goals for the pulp it purchases for its tissue-towel, baby care & feminine hygiene brands.
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Carbon first for bamboo fibre
EcoPlanet Bamboo, based in Barrington, Illnois, USA, has become the first company to receive carbon validation through the VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) for its large scale commercial bamboo plantations in Nicaragua.
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Fusion for military protection
The Lightweight Loft jacket is a new addition to the kit of the US military developed by PrimaLoft and WL Gore. The jacket has been adopted as level 3B of the PCU (Protective Combat Unit) Layering System, specifically engineered for the US Special Operations Forces to provide a broad level of environmental protection while withstanding the harshest weather conditions.
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New bioplastic partnership
Having conducted research into bioplastics derived from 100% natural materials since its 2006 BioMat project, Faurecia has now signed an industrial partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical to co-develop bioplastics designed for mass-production for use in automotive interiors.
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OkoGlobe 2012 for ComfortThin seat
The groundbreaking new ComfortThin car seat, developed by Johnson Controls in co-operation with UK luxury mattress specialist Harrison Spinks, was awarded the 2012 OkoGlobe in the category ‘Resources, Materials and Process Optimization’.
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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens
In the second decade of the 21st Century, it’s no longer a question of just ‘business as usual’ for the global nonwovens industry. Big changes are taking place, impacting on everything from the raw materials used and the processes developed, to the role nonwovens will play in existing and future end-use products for myriad markets.
SUSTAINABLE NONWOVENS will reflect these changes, and advertising in the new web-site and printed magazine combination will ensure that your company is seen as one of the pioneers in the fast moving sector of the industry.
Call David Jagger on: +44 1977 708488 for more details.
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