Over 800,000 tons of PLA expected by 2020
According to a new multi-client market survey of the international bioplastics market by the German Nova Institute,  25 companies have now developed production capacity at 30 sites worldwide of over 180,000 tons of polylactic acid (PLA), one of the leading bio-based plastics.

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Energy-efficient air filtration
Camfil Farr aims to be the greenest and cleanest air filtration company in the world, which in practice implies supplying the most energy-efficient air filtration solutions on the market and helping customers save energy and reduce their environmental footprint.

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Closing the loop in China
Japan’s Teijin is to establish a closed-loop polyester recycling system in China.

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Advanced media in Turin
A new saturator line with state-of-the-art control equipment enabling the production of very consistent, clean and high quality filter media is central to nonwovens leader Ahlstrom’s new €17.5 million investment at its plant in Turin, Italy.

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Boxing clever – from fresh fruit to sofas
One of the key drivers for nonwovens replacing other materials is the promotion of sustainable products.

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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.

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New form-fitting underwear
New materials which combine all-direction elasticity and microporosity while being constructed from 100% natural materials are being converted into form-fitting hygienic disposables which will allow nonwovens to make serious inroads into the underwear market with a new category of product.

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A mission to China
The Chinese domestic market for advanced wound care products is currently being boosted by a $124 billion investment to reform its healthcare system, which is resulting in substantial new market

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Positive progress for Politex
LCA studies recently concluded at its plants in Italy and France show that industrial nonwovens manufacturer Freudenberg Politex has reduced its overall carbon footprint by 5% – corresponding to 4,800 tons of CO2 emissions – in 12 months, and by as much as 40% for specific operations.

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Gevo files against DuPont and BP
Gevo has filed lawsuits in the US District Court for the Eastern District in Marshall, Texas, charging DuPont, BP and their joint venture Butama Advanced Biofuels (Butamax) with patent infringement.

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Feel the width
Very low energy consumption is one of the key benefits of the latest Andritz spunlace lines for the production of lightweight nonwovens for wipes and medical materials.

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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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Filling the cellulosic gap
The volatility of the cotton market during the first half of 2011 has resulted in an unprecedented demand for cellulosic fibres for both nonwovens and conventional textiles, reports Lenzing.

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Air filter with self-cleaning design
The new CDF-8 CompactDrum filter, introduced by LTG, a supplier of filtration and waste handling equipment for the nonwovens and textile industries, benefits from the company’s inside loaded filtration technology.

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Hemp insulation now fire safe
Breathe natural fibre nonwoven insulation manufactured by UK company Hemp Technology has achieved a Euroclass E classification for reaction to fire, considerably extending its application potential.

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UK sees rise in disposable carrier bags use
Widespread consumer campaigns based on the fact that throwaway plastic bags can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, clog drains and pollute oceans have led to the emergence of new, durable bags – Bags for Life.

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New guidebook on cotton and sustainability
MCL Global, the publisher of Sustainable Nonwovens will launch the ‘Insider’s Guide to Cotton and Sustainability’, a new handy booklet which will provide in-depth expert analysis and guidance on how to tackle the issue of sustainability in the global cotton supply chain.

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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.

More info here