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"Environmental Responsibility" News Archive
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.
|March 14th, 2025|3:02 PM
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.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
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.
|March 12th, 2025|12:19 PM
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.
|November 6th, 2024|12:57 PM
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.
|June 17th, 2024|11:29 AM
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
|January 19th, 2023|2:49 PM
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.
|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
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.
|March 12th, 2025|1:40 PM
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.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
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.
|September 27th, 2024|5:33 PM
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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.
|March 14th, 2025|3:02 PM
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.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
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.
|March 12th, 2025|12:19 PM