The new European Raw Materials Alliance
On September 29, the European Commission launched the European Raw Materials Alliance. The announcement follows the publication of the Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials, a far-reaching strategy ...
PrimaLoft Bio: the first synthetic fabric biodegradable at sea
It could be a revolution in the field of synthetic fibers for fabrics. PrimaLoft Inc., the New York-based world leader in research on high-performance insulation materials and fabrics, has presented...
The Atlantic Ocean contains more plastic than we thought
Plastic, or rather microplastic is added to plastic. And the Atlantic Ocean is even more contaminated than we feared. This is demonstrated by a new study by Katsiaryna Pabortsava and Richard Lampitt...
Germany wants to charge suppliers of throwaway items for abandoned waste
Packaging, cigarette butts, plastic cups and all sorts of throwaway items carelessly abandoned on the street or in parks. How much does it cost to collect and dispose of them correctly? Germany has ...
Stora Enso and Helsinki Olympic Stadium go green by promoting renewable materials
Stora Enso and Helsinki Olympic Stadium signed a partnership agreement to develop low-carbon, eco-friendly operations at the stadium by promoting the use of renewable materials and circular economy ...
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: a Manifesto for Circular Recovery
The Covid-19 crisis once and for all highlighted the close link between respect for the environment and health, for individuals and for society. The recovery must be sustainable. And the development...
Close the Glass Loop: an action plan to boost recycling in Europe
Potentially infinitely reusable and 100% recyclable, glass is the perfect circular material. And in fact, its collection for recycling rate in the European Union stands at 76%. But more can be done ...
Innovation from hemp: the winners of the EIHA “Hemp Product of the Year”
The hemp industry has become a multi-billion-dollar business worldwide in recent years. The applications of this raw material and its derivatives are almost infinite: they range from textiles to the...
Textile: the GRETE project develops green technologies for the wood-to-textile value chain
The textile sector is, as largely known, up to today one of the most polluting industries. Along the value chain, starting from raw materials to the final product, the different production processes...
