Materials
Cellulose Fibers and Nonwovens
Approaches to Responsible Sourcing As a leader in wood-based cellulosic fibers, Lenzing has a particular responsibility and ambition to help raise the bar for sustainability in nonwovens industry. Wood and dissolving wood pulp are the most important raw materials for Lenzing and there are potential risks associated with their sourcing, such as deforestation, climate changes …
Technological Trends for Bio-Based Nonwovens
Solutions to Environmental Impacts of Current Materials Today, the world’s nonwoven production is dominated by petroleum-based resins, most prominently polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). But bio-based materials have also gained significant momentums in recent years due to their advantages in sustainability and low carbon footprint – the global efforts for carbon reduction, environmental protection, …
Regulatory Pressures & Significant Threats to Industry
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Industry in Light of a Growing Consumer and Policymaker Focus on Sustainability Sustainability topics are top of mind for virtually every industry across the globe, and nonwovens are no exception. In fact, the nonwovens industry has been at the forefront of innovation in terms of sustainability with significant …
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 …