EDANA, the voice of nonwovens

🌍 EDANA at INC-5: Shaping the Global Plastics Treaty This week, EDANA is leading a delegation at the final UN INC-5 negotiations in Busan, South Korea, to help shape the Global Plastics Treaty and address plastic pollution. Joined by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, ANFA, and our members, we are engaging with global delegations to highlight the vital role of nonwovens in society and advocate for practical, sustainable solutions. Representing EDANA on the ground is Brian Chestler, Public Affairs Manager, ensuring our industry's voice is heard in these critical discussions. #INC5 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Sustainability #Nonwovens #EDANA

🌟Registration for FILTREX™ 2025 is now open! 🌟 Join us for the 2-day conference and tabletop exhibition bringing together filtration experts, technical specialists, and industry leaders to showcase innovations in technology and sustainability, driving filter performance and reducing emissions. 📅 25-26 March, 2025 📍 Hilton Waterfront Hotel, Austria, Vienna What to expect: ✅ Insightful keynote speeches, presentations and roundtables. ✅ The 4th edition of the FILTREX™ Innovation Award: Recognizing excellence in nonwoven filtration products, it invites manufacturers to showcase their innovations in filtration technologies. ✅ Networking opportunities during the exhibition, coffee breaks, and cocktail evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and lead the future of filtration. 🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2UVm3XY #FILTREX2025 #EDANA #Nonwovens #Filtration #Filtrationtechnologies #Innovation #Exhibition #Conference

🌍 Exploring Innovation & Sustainability in Geosynthetics!   The Eurasian Geosynthetics Symposium 2024 held last week in Tai’an, China, united global industry leaders to showcase advancements in geosynthetics, from geotextiles to geomembranes, with a focus on sustainability and standardization. Organized by CNITA (Eric Zhang) in collaboration with EDANA, the event featured technical case studies, a vibrant tabletop exhibition, and global networking opportunities.   EDANA’s Scientific & Technical Affairs Director, Marines Lagemaat emphasized the vital role of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of the industry.   #EAGS2024 #Geosynthetics #Sustainability #EDANA 

Join the upcoming VDMA Textile Machinery Webtalk to hear Marta Roche Díez, Sustainability and Technical Affairs Manager at EDANA, discuss "Transforming Textile Waste into Valuable Nonwovens" 📅 Save the date: December 5, 2024, at 14.00 CET. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eYvKUcct #EDANA #VDMA #Webtalk #Sustainability #Nonwovens

📊 Explore what's next for nonwovens with the newly released Global Nonwoven Markets Report 2023-2028 by EDANA and INDA! 💡This comprehensive report delivers key insights on: - Global nonwoven supply & demand trends - Regional insights on demographics, production, technology, and investments across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. - Expanding applications in wipes, medical, and transportation - Economic trade analysis and end-use segmentation Whether you're involved in strategic planning, market analysis, or investment in the nonwovens sector, this report is an essential tool for staying ahead. Order now on EDANA’s website: https://lnkd.in/eBxakMiy #Nonwovens #MarketReport #EDANA #GlobalIndustry #Trends

✨A Heartfelt Thank You to Our EDANA Sustainability Forum Participants! As we conclude the final day of the EDANA Sustainability Forum, the EDANA team wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to all participants who contributed to this meaningful event. Your engagement was vital to our success, and we truly appreciate the insights and perspectives you brought to the table. The three days of discussions and insights were invaluable, setting a strong foundation for the future of the industry. Together, we explored critical topics, innovative solutions and how collaboration across the value chain is crucial to shape our path forward in sustainability. Thank you once again for being part of this vital conversation. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍 #Sustainability #Nonwovens #Greeninnovation #CircularEconomy #EdanaSustainabilityForum #SustainabilityTraining #SustainabilityWeek

🌏 EDANA Sustainability Forum: An Engaging Day at the European Commission! We continued discussions on EU sustainability policies, offering attendees insight into policy development and updates on recent EU legislation. 💡 Key session highlights included: - The European Commission’s Role: Lieven Baert (Case Handler Officer, Antitrust: Financial services - DG for Competition) explained the EU law, procedure in case of infringements, the Commission’s right of initiative, and policy budgeting. - The Waste Framework Directive: Vincenzo Gente (Policy Officer, - Circular Economy - From Waste To Resources - DG for Environment) outlined the directive’s scope, timeline, and the establishment of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Textile producers will need to designate an authorized producer responsibility organization to manage collection and cover associated costs. - The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD): Werner Bosmans (Policy Officer - Circular Economy, Sustainable Production And Consumption - DG for Environment) discussed the scope and implementation of the SUPD, detailing the EU’s ban on certain single-use plastics and requirements for reduced use, design adjustments, labeling, and producer waste management. - The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): Wojtek S. (Policy Officer - Circular Economy - Sustainable Products DG for Environment) outlined ESPR’s objectives, which replace the Ecodesign Directive to enhance product durability, efficiency, circularity, and sustainability. He also introduced the Digital Product Passport, offering quick access to sustainability details to support informed decisions and ensure compliance. #Sustainability #Nonwovens #Greeninnovation #CircularEconomy #EdanaSustainabilityForum #SustainabilityTraining #SustainabilityWeek

Session 6 Highlights: Circular Solutions in Medical Nonwovens Sector ♻️ 🌟Our experts explored sustainable shifts in the medical and hygiene industries in the session moderated by Marta Roche Díez: Danielle van Horzen (SABIC) highlighted the transition from linear to circular models, addressing challenges in recycling medical waste. She shared that a considerable amount of medical waste is non-contaminated, presenting new opportunities for advanced chemical recycling. Jens Fischer (Raguse) discussed the complexity of recycling composite and hazardous materials and emphasized the importance of prevention, minimizing disposal, and meeting rising demand for sustainable products in medical manufacturing. Kristien Depraetere (UZ Leuven) outlined hospitals’ sustainability priorities, including waste reduction, materials management, and applying the 7R model (recover, recycle, refurbish, reuse, repair, reduce, rethink). She stressed the need for industry collaboration and illustrated the practical and legislative challenges of recycling. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MedicalWaste #Recycling #Healthcare

🌍 Session 5 Highlights: Making Trustworthy Environmental Claims 🌍 🌟Here is what our expert speakers covered in the session moderated by Brieuc Lits:   Malgorzata Golebiewska (EU Commission DG ENV) shared how the Green Claims Directive fights greenwashing, supports sustainable choices, and complements the EU Ecolabel.   Niina Tanskanen (Nordic Ecolabelling) discussed the Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s alignment with EU regulations like the Green Claims Directive and CSRD, with key environmental updates on sanitary product standards.   Prabhat Mishra (Nonwovenn) highlighted aligning with nature, ensuring green claims have impact, and using collaboration and AI for Net Zero.   Luca Zampori (PRé Sustainability) emphasized the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) for policy compliance and practical steps for nonwoven industries to implement PEF and streamline PEF adoption for greater accessibility.   #Sustainability #Nonwovens #Greeninnovation #CircularEconomy #EdanaSustainabilityForum #SustainabilityTraining #SustainabilityWeek

🌿Highlights from Session 4 of the EDANA Sustainability Forum: “Advancing Circularity in Durable Nonwovens & Textile Collaboration,” moderated by Murat Dogru. 💡 Here is what our speakers covered: • Albert Hammerschmied (Freudenberg): Highlighted nonwovens’ role in automotive circularity and the importance of considering post-industrial waste. • Jean Michel Pinto: Highlighted how remanufactured automotive parts contributes to CO2 reduction and spoke about the current challenges in part collection, scalability, and customer acceptance. • Alexandre BUTTE (ANDRITZ Laroche): Called for sustainable practices in building insulation, emphasizing innovation and eco-friendly materials. • Dirk Vantyghem (EURATEX): Discussed the EU Textiles Strategy’s impact on circular models and the Rehubs initiative to scale textile recycling. #Sustainability #Nonwovens #Greeninnovation #CircularEconomy #EdanaSustainabilityForum #SustainabilityTraining #SustainabilityWeek