Ethisphere names leaders

Hygienic disposables companies Kimberly-Clark and SCA make the list of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies compiled by the Ethisphere Institute.

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Dropping in anytime soon...

 “The use of biobased, non-fossil carbon will provide advantages to all kinds of products, whether disposable, reusable, recyclable or durable.”

So says bioplastics specialist Harald Kaeb of Narocon in the latest print issue of Sustainable Nonwovens.

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Lean thinking at Ahlstrom

Nonwovens leader Ahlstrom’s just-released 2012 Sustainability Report shows solid environmental progress and in 2013 the company is embarking on a Lean programme, with four initial pilot projects.

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New alternative to solvent adhesives

While many adhesive users have been underwhelmed with water based products in the past, 3M’s 1000NF new fast tack water based adhesive  is poised to change perceptions.

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136 page Sustainable Cotton Guide

The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Sustainable Nonwovens, Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.

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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.

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Pushing the envelope for bio nonwovens

 In 2013, Gevo – the company  headed by Patrick Grüber, the polymer scientist previously behind the development of NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA fibre – is aiming to produce a million gallons of bio-isobutanol a month at its first commercial plant in Luverne, Minnesota, USA.

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Water from desert fog

 Specially-treated cotton nonwovens have been employed to capture significant amounts of water from desert fog. A research team have discovered that coating the cotton fabric with  PNIPAAm polymer equips the material to absorb up to 340 times its own weight of water from misty air. 

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Indorama casts a new $4 billion net

Thailand’s Indorama Ventures has quickly risen to become the leading single player in polyester – with growth of over 50% a year over the past ten years.

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Carpet recycling in UK on the up

 The diversion of the UK’s carpet waste from landfill increased by 21.4% in 2012 according to figures from Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) – a rise of 30% on the previous year's 16.5%.

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136 page Sustainable Cotton Guide

The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Sustainable Nonwovens, Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens

It’s no longer a case of  ‘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.
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LAUNCH ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE: Raw materials special
What is the realistic future for petrochemical fibres? Lenzing’s next moves in cellulosic expansion; Reicofil outlines the energy-saving advantages of polypropylene; PLA progress for NatureWorks; Unifi, Ford, Johnson Controls and Freudenberg among companies pushing the recycling envelope; Chris Goodall outlines the progress of bioplastics; Nanofibres – the new hydrogen?; Spunbonds as the base for advanced water treatment; Ed Krisiunas of WNWN on potential waste solutions; EDANA’s findings on post-consumer options.

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Filtration issues under the spotlight
EDANA has launched a call for papers for the fifth edition of Filtrex Europe, the leading nonwovens filter media conference.

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Freudenberg expands in India and China
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies is to acquire Pyramid Filters, based in Pune, India.

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Danone teams with Avantium
Having linked up with Coca Cola last December, Netherlands-based Avantium has announced a second major partnership with Danone – the second largest bottled water manufacturer worldwide.

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What to do with waste
While the end-of-life options for nonwovens are varied and continue to be developed, stricter legislation in many countries is likely to put further pressure on manufacturers, especially in respect of personal hygiene articles and medical disposables.

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Waiting for the building boom
Despite the weak US construction market, Alpha Pro Tech achieved record sales in 2011 for its Building Supply business, which now accounts for over 56% of the company’s consolidated revenue.

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