There is an increasing demand for recycled plastics, such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), for use in caulking cartridges to reduce the use of new plastics as well as the carbon footprint of packaging.

An exploratory, two-year study commissioned by the European Commission shows that although the vast majority of our clothes do not appear to contain substances of concern, gaps in REACH compliance can be found. Together with a number of European partners, Centexbel bought some 160 pieces of textiles in different member states between May 2022 and February 2023. '

The manufacturing industry's work agenda aims to make the production of electronics, machinery, consumer textiles, technical textiles, wood and furniture circular.

This white paper will not only provide textile companies with information on textile recycling processes, but also on facilitating technologies for sorting and disintegration of textile products as well as virtual platforms that connect stakeholders and inform consumers.

In this interview with Mr. Jean-Luc Derycke, representing Utexbel, ALIGNED explores Utexbel’s specific role within the project. Utexbel is at the forefront of this initiative, aiming to realize circular textile products, including yarns and fabrics, with an environmental impact comparable to their virgin material counterparts.

The invention pertains to the technical field of packaging stacked compressible products in a stable manner, in particular packaging disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence products, pants, sanitary napkins, swim pants which may be pre-packed, e.g., in open cartons which are stacked on a pallet.

This month, we present a selection of patents that solve current pressing challenges in the plastics and textiles sectors related to the circular economy from a material and process perspective.

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The ability to repurpose manufacturing lines quickly, to deliver vital medical products, could be critical in protecting Europe against the next pandemic.

Method for manufacturing a hot-melt adhesive that is used in the production of recyclable textile products made of polypropylene.