Sustainability
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Greening PPE
Surgical Waste Is a Growing Concern for UK Environmentalists Holly Morris is a rare individual, holding dual professional accreditation across both surgical and medical textile industries. Morris is a hand …
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Old Fibers for New
Innovation Continues in 2024 with Quick Pace Throughout 2024 there has been an acceleration in approaches to the regeneration of synthetic fibers at industrial scale – and especially PET polyester. …
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Sustainable Bonding
How the Hygiene Industry is Becoming More Sustainable Through Adhesive Innovation Sustainability is increasingly important in today’s world. Manufacturers of absorbent hygiene products face significant challenges. They must combine environmental …
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Revolutionizing Recycling in the Hygiene Sector
Fostering Sector-wide Collaboration to Transform Waste into Resources The urgent need for sustainable waste management solutions in the hygiene industry is underscored by the staggering annual disposal of over 4.1 …
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Comprehensive Poster on Biodegradable Polymers Updated
The world’s leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts:current standards and certifications, as well as the latest scientific findings. The biodegradation of a material …