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30th Mar 2023

Michelman has received a gold rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 96th percentile of over 100,000 companies evaluated across 200 industries. EcoVadis is a provider of business sustainability ratings. Its assessment evaluates a company's integration of sustainability and corporate social responsibility across 4 themes.

29th Mar 2023

In 2022, Ahlstrom has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets in line with net-zero. It plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38 per cent by 2030 and achieve zero waste by 2030. In 2022, the company also invested in new boilers to reduce carbon footprint and achieved a record-high net sales and comparable EBITDA.

28th Mar 2023

A team at ETH Zurich led by Professor Carlo Menon has developed a smart textile sensor that can measure physical exhaustion. Integrated into athletic leggings, the sensor uses a unique fibre structure to capture body movements precisely. The sensor’s potential applications could extend to preventing exhaustion-related injuries in the workplace and more.

27th Mar 2023

Noble Biomaterials' latest antimicrobial technology is called Ionic+ Botanical, which uses a bio-based registered citric acid formula to inhibit the growth of microbes and reduce odour on fabric and other soft surfaces. The technology has received EPA registration, which allows Noble's licensed partners to claim antimicrobial benefits such as odour...

27th Mar 2023

Essity has partnered with Voith to develop a tissue-making process that reduces energy and CO2 emissions while cutting water consumption by up to 95 per cent. The process uses renewable hydrogen, and Essity aims to achieve net-zero emissions of GHGs by 2050. Essity plans to launch a pilot phase later this year before implementing the process...

27th Mar 2023

ExxonMobil will showcase its sustainable hygiene product portfolio, including polypropylene and Vistamaxx performance polymers, at Index23 in Geneva. The company will present a model baby diaper and nonwoven solution made of its products. The company hopes to help customers unlock business opportunities and meet their circularity goals with its...

25th Mar 2023

RadiciGroup has announced that Zeta Polimeri has become a full member of the group under the new name of Radici EcoMaterials. The company specialises in recovering worn-out materials and processing them into raw materials for other production cycles using cutting-edge technology to optimise high value-added sorting and recovery processes.

24th Mar 2023

Packaging manufacturer Berry Global Group has achieved a 21 per cent reduction in operational GHG emissions in 2022. The company has also increased its purchase of post-consumer recycled plastic by 28 per cent and circular plastic by 21 per cent. Additionally, 79 per cent of its fast-moving consumer products are now reusable, recyclable, and/or...

21st Mar 2023

Emtec will show its data-driven approach to measuring the feel and comfort of textile and nonwoven products at Techtextil NA. The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer is an innovative tool that allows manufacturers to scientifically measure the subjective haptic parameters that define perception and consistently reproduce the desired haptic qualities from...