During NPE 2024, which takes place in Orlando, Florida from May 6–10, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and cutting-edge products, will highlight its solutions that improve your life every day at OCCC West Hall Booth 203 ABC. “We are thrilled to showcase our products and sustainable solutions at NPE …
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Effective filters made from cellulose waste have recently been created at TU Wien. A unique type of nanostructure has been created to remove a common class of dangerous dyes from water. A material that is regarded as waste—used cellulose, such as that found in paper cups or cleaning cloths—is an essential component. A fine nano-fabric …
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University of Alberta researchers aim to turn straw into an eco-friendly, multipurpose material that can be used for anything from sturdy outerwear to dental floss. The effort, headed by Patricia Dolez, a textile scientist from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, is focused on creating efficient processes for the processing and producing specialized …
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Together with Swiss textile businesses, researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) have created an environmentally acceptable method for applying a water-repellent coating to fibers. “We employ what are known as highly cross-linked siloxanes, which form silicone-like layers and are safe—unlike PFAS containing fluorine,” stated Dirk Hegemann of Empa’s Advanced …
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Leading supplier of specialty chemicals worldwide, Archroma, launched the ONE WAY+ program to help mills and brands adopt best practices for higher productivity and efficiency while lowering environmental impact. The three phases of the program are baseline creation, process design and implementation, and continual improvement. Tailored specifically for a select group of customers, it leverages …
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The annual “Resale Report” published by online resale platform ThredUp projects that the global market for used clothing will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% and reach US$ 350 billion by 2028. This year’s data, co-published with GlobalData, highlights how the used clothing market is expanding at a quicker rate than …
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The $500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) and the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) aims to strengthen economic cooperation and assist green transformation projects. This strategic partnership was formally signed at a ceremony at VDB’s Hanoi headquarters with the goal of promoting US exports to Vietnam. The MOU …
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Inspiring group action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain, the Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has developed a novel, cutting-edge concept that helps to protect our glaciers in a sustainable way. The talk, “Glacial Threads: From Forests to …
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Reiterating the strategic significance of social and environmental responsibility for the business, The Lenzing Group, a major global manufacturer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens sectors, has released its first combined annual and sustainability report. The financial year 2023 report has been prepared in digital format once again and can be accessed …
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By broadening its scope to include mechanical solutions and textile products, the KARL MAYER GROUP has made progress toward sustainability. This action aims to enable solar energy operations within its value chain. At its Obertshausen headquarters, the group has finished installing the largest photovoltaic system to date. The system’s 2.4 MWp capacity will allow it …