"Environmental Responsibility" News Archive

Indonesia and Malaysia’s regulatory changes are reshaping the palm oil industry. Discover how these shifts are driving sustainability and impacting global supply chains.

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.

Explore how the latest advancements in high-performance fibres are transforming nonwoven materials, enhancing sustainability, and driving innovation in industries from automotive to hygiene.

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.

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.

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

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.

Discover how advanced rubber additives like Vulkanox HS Scopeblue are transforming tire manufacturing, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing sustainability.

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.

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.