by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Nov 23, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Sustainability
The textile industry generates 92 million tons of waste annually, accounting for 7% of global waste. It uses 10% of global carbon emissions and 93 billion cubic meters of water. Recycling offers a way forward by reusing this waste. Mechanical recycling is the most...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Nov 22, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Sustainability
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Indian aluminium demand is growing rapidly due to increase in population, urbanisation and industrialisation. It is an important metal for high-value demand segments like infrastructure – Power, Transportation, Railways, Aerospace,...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Nov 6, 2023 | Fibres and Yarns, News & Insights, Technical Textiles & Non-Wovens
Lenzing and Södra – a long-standing partnership for systemic change International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) honored the two world market leaders in the “International Cooperation” category EU co-funded recycling project for textiles on...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Nov 3, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Sustainability
Ereks-Blue Matters is bringing its knowledge of making jeans using environmentally friendly methods to a new enterprise that complements it. The establishment of Rematters Textile Recycling Solutions, a consultancy that specialises in creating circular value streams...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Nov 2, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, News & Insights, Sustainability, Textile Technology
– Aquapak has developed marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics – Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specialises in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Oct 25, 2023 | Fabrics & Processing, News & Insights
Zara’s parent company, Inditex, which is recognized as the largest clothing retailer globally, has recently agreed to invest in and purchase recycled polyester from a U.S. startup known as Ambercycle. This move is in response to the growing pressure faced by...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Oct 19, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Sustainability
Mumbai — October 18, 2023: For the third consecutive year ReCircle, a leading resource recovery clean-tech innovator, announces Mumbai’s largest Diwali Waste Collection Drive. The aim is to collect more than 20,000 kgs of waste (equivalent to 714,286 chips packets)...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Oct 18, 2023 | Articles, Fibres and Yarns, In-Depth Analysis, News & Insights, Sustainability
When it comes to making environmentally conscious choices in our everyday lives, one of the first things that often comes to mind is recycling. From paper and plastic to glass and metal, we are encouraged to recycle as much as possible to reduce waste and protect the...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Sep 16, 2023 | Articles, In-Depth Analysis, Sustainability
Clean Recycling InitiativeTM is holding the 2nd annual International Sustainability Marketing Competition (ISMC). The competition will once again challenge students from around the globe to create a campaign idea that educates the public on environmental issues...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Aug 29, 2023 | Sustainability
According to a market research report, the “Metal Recycling Market by Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), Scrap Type (Old Scrap and New Scrap), End-use Sector (Construction, Automotive, Shipbuilding, Equipment manufacturing, Consumer appliances), Equipment, and...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Aug 21, 2023 | Environment/Ecosystem
ReCircle, the resource recovery company, has been certified under the prestigious Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program by Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO). Mumbai — August 21, 2023: What started with a passion for scuba-diving for the co-founders of...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Aug 21, 2023 | News & Insights, Sustainability
According to a market research report, the “PVC Recycling Market by Source (Pre-consumer Waste, Post-consumer Waste), Type (Rigid, Flexible, Chlorinated), Process (Mechanical, Chemicals), Application, End-use Industry (Building, construction), and Region –...
