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The Potential and Trends of PCR in Nonwovens
Q+A With Matt Seaholm, President & CEO and Patrick Krieger, Vice President, Sustainability, Plastics Industry Association The nonwovens industry faces a huge challenge to transition from non-sustainable product applications to responsibly sourced eco-friendly products that contribute to the health of the planet, as well as to the benefit of consumers who depend on these products …
The Ultimate Circularity of Single-Use Plastic – Defining Our Responsibility to Cooperate as a Place to Start
Plastic has been part of our lives for the past 70 years. For the sake of history, in 1953, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) brought expansion to low-density radical polyethylene (LDPE), used for rigid products such as bottles, automotive, etc. Low-density PE is used for producing flexible items like bags, films, sachets, and flexible tubes. Simultaneously, polycarbonate …
The Crossroads of Environmentally Sustainable Nonwoven Materials
The global nonwoven industry is at a crossroads, facing increasing pressure to address environmental concerns and develop sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, collaboration across the industry will be essential to drive innovation and create environmentally friendly solutions. We must explore the key strategies, challenges, and opportunities …
INDA’s Pillars of Sustainability Take Center Stage in Nonwovens
Emerging Trends. Empowering Innovation. Enhancing Knowledge. Sustainability remains one of the most discussed topics, and biggest challenges, within the nonwovens industry. The topic is a significant component of every conference, committee meeting, leadership event and a driver of much of the industry’s investment and innovation – as it should be. The nonwovens industry, like many …
Machinery Goes Digital
Technologies That Can Close the Loop From Fiber to Fiber An emerging theme at the huge ITMA 2023 textile machinery exhibition held in Milan, Italy, last June, was the need for advanced technologies for the recycling of fibers and textiles. By the time of the next edition of this major industry event, which will be …