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Governments Take Steps Toward Regulating Palm Oil Industry
Food & Agriculture
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Governments Take Steps Toward Regulating Palm Oil Industry

Indonesia and Malaysia’s regulatory changes are reshaping the palm oil industry. Discover how these shifts are driving sustainability and impacting global supply chains.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 14th, 2025|3:02 PM
Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike
Material Innovation & Circularity

Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike

Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation, a trailblazer in the cycling industry. This collaboration signifies a substantial move towards sustainable product development as Syensqo's state-of-the-art recycled materials are incorporated into Trek's flagship Madone Gen 8 bicycle model. This alliance highlights both companies' dedication to environmental responsibility and their joint vision of propelling innovation in the industry through circular economy principles.
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|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
The Future of Nonwovens: Advancing Sustainability Through High-Performance Fibres
Automotive
Material Innovation & Circularity

The Future of Nonwovens: Advancing Sustainability Through High-Performance Fibres

Explore how the latest advancements in high-performance fibres are transforming nonwoven materials, enhancing sustainability, and driving innovation in industries from automotive to hygiene.
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|March 12th, 2025|12:19 PM
Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions

The Biobased Solutions Catalogue, part of the WORM Project, promotes eco-friendly, bio-based products for humanitarian operations, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainable procurement.
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|November 6th, 2024|12:57 PM
Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile Industry
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Apparel & Textiles

Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile Industry

The European Commission has recently implemented an EU-wide restriction on the use of siloxanes, a class of solvents previously marketed as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to perchloroethylene (Perc) for dry cleaning textiles.
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|June 17th, 2024|11:29 AM
How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste

How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste

Finnish company Paptic Ltd. has developed a new packaging material that combines the best features of existing ones, such as the high printing quality of paper, the durability of nonwovens and the versatility of textiles, while being made from 100% wood fibers
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|January 19th, 2023|2:49 PM
 Better Cotton Calls for Overhaul of EU’s Environmental Footprint Methodology for Fashion
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Better Cotton Calls for Overhaul of EU’s Environmental Footprint Methodology for Fashion

Better Cotton, the global sustainability initiative for cotton production, has joined forces with the Make the Label Count coalition (MTLC) to urge the European Commission (EC) to reassess its Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for fashion and textiles. The coalition, comprising over 50 organizations from the natural fibre and environmental sectors, is pressing for more accurate and credible sustainability metrics in the industry.
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|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
Sustainable Tires Made Easy with Advanced Additives
Automotive
Material Innovation & Circularity

Sustainable Tires Made Easy with Advanced Additives

Discover how advanced rubber additives like Vulkanox HS Scopeblue are transforming tire manufacturing, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing sustainability.
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|March 12th, 2025|1:40 PM
Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive
Technology & Software

Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive

VeChain has witnessed a substantial increase in on-chain active contracts as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The protocol is actively exploring innovative ways to encourage and reward users for embracing sustainable practices.
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|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
The Crucial Ingredient for Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chains
Apparel & Textiles
Food & Agriculture

The Crucial Ingredient for Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chains

At the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival, industry leaders explored the essential elements required to establish a supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and ethical practices. The discussion revealed a stark reality: when consumers purchase everyday items, such as a set of bed sheets from a large retail chain, they often remain oblivious to the origins of those materials and the complexities of the associated supply chain. Unfortunately, many companies lack this transparency themselves.
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|September 27th, 2024|5:33 PM