Research shows new light-harvesting potential

August 8, 2016  |  EcoNote

Researchers at Australia’s Griffith University have discovered significant new potentials for light harvesting through narrowing the bandgap of titania (TiO2) and graphene quantum dots. According to a report by IDTechEx’s online Energy Harvesting Journal, the researchers for the first time have …
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Inditex partners with Lenzing to recycle textile waste

August 5, 2016  |  EcoNote

Global fashion retailing giant Inditex has signed an agreement with Lenzing, the Austrian producer of the plant-based sustainable textile fiber Lyocell TENCEL, for the manufacture of premium textile raw materials from textile waste generated by Inditex. Throughout the project, Inditex will provide L…
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Chomarat acquires new technology for the automotive sector

August 2, 2016  |  EcoNote

Engineered-textiles and composite-reinforcement developer Chomarat is expanding its coatings and films business, investing in a new varnishing and finishing line for automotive coated materials. The technology focuses on the elimination of volatile organic compounds in different chemical formulation…
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Qmilk fibers allow ‘natural’ thermo-bonding

July 27, 2016  |  EcoNote

Composed of 100 percent natural protein, Qmilch GmbH’s Qmilk fiber is a flame-retardant material, allowing it to be processed in thermal bonding. Qmilk increases the bonding strength of lighter nonwovens, and, for example, wool felt can be coined while its structure is maintained. Viscose and cott…
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LAUNCH Nordic issues “Closing the loop” challenge

July 22, 2016  |  EcoNote

LAUNCH Nordic, invites applications for its Innovation Challenge 2016, a global call for innovators and entrepreneurs, companies and organizations to find solutions to this question: How can we, through new types of closed loop solutions or recycling technologies, shape a more sustainable future of …
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Caroline Zapf named chief sustainability officer at Sustainable Down Source

July 14, 2016  |  EcoNote

Cincinnati, Ohio-based bulk feather and down company Sustainable Down Source has named Caroline Zapf chief sustainability officer. She previously served as project manager. Zapf holds an engineering degree from Purdue University. In her former role, she researched and developed best practices for in…
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IPG NovaShield 400 series cited by CRRC

July 8, 2016  |  EcoNote

Montreal-based Intertape Polymer Group® Inc., manufacturer of woven, coated products, received a listing for IPG’s NovaShield® 400 series on the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Rated-Products Directory. The council requires two properties—solar reflectance and thermal emittance—to be measure…
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Leigh Fibers announces recycling partnership

July 5, 2016  |  EcoNote

Leigh Fibers Inc., Spartanburg, S.C., will become the recycling partner for Cintas, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based uniform company. The first-of-its-kind national program will facilitate the safe disposal of out-of-service uniforms that normally end up in landfills. Instead, the recycling process will o…
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EUR Convention Center in Rome nears completion

June 30, 2016  |  EcoNote

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DyStar launches sustainable Cadira Polyester

June 17, 2016  |  EcoNote

Singapore-based chemical specialist DyStar® Group has introduced Cadira Polyester as the second concept of its new Resource Efficiency Program. The Cadira concepts reduce water, waste and energy consumption, and help brands and retailers and their production partners save resources, reduce the carb…
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