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To my knowledge, it is the only project that focuses on how the DPP can actually deliver on the non-toxic circular economy - by building full material traceability data systems. Without this dynamic linkage, the DPP data eg. on SoC present in products would soon be outdated and therefore illegitimate. Great to see the textile sector embraces this opportunity to crack open crusted mindsets among their peers and suppliers, but also on part of policy-makers who have to support broad uptake of this key enabling technology. https://lnkd.in/dX5zz2Yp

Textile ReDesign Jam starts soon! In this two-day event five companies from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia present their challenges which will be solved in the Jam. The fourth company taking part is Lindström 👉 Lindström is a Finnish company that primarily operates in the textile services industry, offering solutions for workwear, industrial mats, hygiene, and cleanroom products. Their brand purpose and uniqueness may vary based on their marketing strategies and company values, which can evolve over time. Even though the company is originally Finnish, it operates in 23 countries, including Latvia, Estonia, and Sweden, employing over 5055 employees. 🌍 Lindstrom increasingly emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact through measures such as water and energy conservation, eco-friendly detergents, and responsible waste management. Additionally, they aim to reduceGHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. #Baltic2Hand #circulareconomy #TextileReDesignJam #secondhand Textile ReDesign Jam is organised by Baltic2Hand project. The project is funded by an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project that is co-funded by the European Union. Partners in the project: Laurea University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences Tallinna Loomeinkubaator / Tallinn Creative Incubator Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera and Sustainability InnoCenter

Tomorrow, several CISUTAC project partners will present our modular and semi-automated zipper repair workstation as part of the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub organised by Textile ETP 🛠️ While most zipper repairs are done using standard sewing machines, the process can be challenging and time-consuming (over 40 minutes per zipper) due to the need for specific spare parts and customisation based on the unique size and components of each zipper. To address this issue, the CISUTAC consortium created a modular, semi-automated concept that can adapt to different processes and materials, allowing operators to work more efficiently. More information on our zipper repair workstation⬇ https://lnkd.in/e6TYum_5

⏪ Let's go back in time and reminisce the Textile ReDesign Jam that was organised a couple weeks back. The international Textile ReDesign Jam was organised hybrid from February 29 to March 1, 2024. In the event, participants all over the Baltic Sea region came up with ideas and developed circular economy solutions to the challenges set by five different companies.   🌟 One of he challenge owner companies was Kesko - K-Group, which is a Finnish trading sector operator, biggest in Finland and one of the biggest in Northern Europe. They operate in the grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade. Kesko promotes sustainability in their whole value chain, from production to customer choices. The focus areas of their sustainability strategy are climate and nature, value chain, people, and good governance. 🎤 After the event, we interviewed Kesko's environmental manager Hanna Lehmuskoski and asked, what made Kesko take part in this event. “We wanted to see what kind of innovative ideas students can come up with when it comes to enhancing circularity in hypermarkets in Finland” said Hanna. 💬 Hanna described the background of the task as follows: “Circular economy is much more than just recycling or utilising our own side streams to new products, as important as these are too. We wanted to see what kind of innovative ideas students can come up with considering services, reuse, repair, and second-hand business.” Two groups competed in Kesko's challenge. The ideas of the groups were related to recycling, repairing and exchanging used clothes of consumers in the premises of K-Citymarket. 💥 “The ideas were innovative, bold, well-structured, and very versatile in their circular aspects. There is real potential in applicability too.” Hanna summarised. Thank you Kesko for being part of our Textile ReDesign Jam! 👉 Want to develop your company's idea towards circularity? Join us in our workshops this spring! SIGN UP LINK IN THE COMMENTS. #Baltic2Hand #CircularEconomy #TextileReDesignJam #SecondHand Textile ReDesign Jam was organised by Baltic2Hand project. The project is funded by an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project that is co-funded by the European Union. Partners in the project: Laurea University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences Sustainability InnoCenter Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera Tallinna Loomeinkubaator / Tallinn Creative Incubator

🌍 Did you know that the textile industry faces significant and rapidly growing sustainability challenges that necessitate a swift transition to a circular economy? ☝️According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation the textile industry accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 20% of wastewater in the EU, yet less than 1% of clothing is currently recycled into new textile fibers 🧐 I have had the privilege to lead a Business Finland-funded research project focused on sustainability transformation, particularly within the nonwovens industry. At Tampere University of Applied Sciences our team has primarily concentrated on researching sustainable business models, while our lab, in collaboration with Aalto University and VTT has been actively working towards sustainability🌱 As part of this research, I had the opportunity to present one of our ongoing papers at #AMASummer, co-authored with my dear colleagues Karina Burgdorff Jensen and Andrea Urbinati, Ph.D. 📝 In case you missed this presentation, no worries! I will also be presenting our findings in Finland at the #finalevent of the SUSTAFIT – Sustainable fit-for-purpose nonwovens project on September 10 📅 🚀 If you are interested in learning more about the business models and sales-related research we’ve been conducting in the #SUSTAFIT project, please join us. 👉 You can find more details and register here: https://lnkd.in/d5rhxa93 A special thanks to Antti Lähtevänoja for the picture 📸, and to Selma Kadic-Maglajlic Guzi Huang Dr. Aline Lanzrath Milena Micevski Nawar Chaker and Antti for attending the #Sustainabilitytrack, listening to my presentation and about your comments at #AMASummer 🙏 Now, it’s time to head back home🏠 My week in #Boston and at #AMASummer #NewHorizons was absolutely thrilling! I was so glad to connect with both US-based and European sales scholars. You know who you are 💗 Meeting everyone has energized me to continue striving for excellence in sales research💪 Let’s change the game together with superior sales research for the future! 🚀🚀🚀 #B2B #Sales #SalesManagement #ResearcherLife

【Exhibition News】✨Guidechem wishes ECV International a great success✨ The 3rd Asia Green Packaging Innovation Summit 2024 📅 November 21-22, 2024 📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🌍 ECV International 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gJ2k38K6 BACKGROUND Over the last 10 years, global awareness of the impact of packaging waste has not only gained massive momentum, but our whole approach to sustainable packaging has been revolutionized. Through legal obligations and sanctions, media publicity and increased awareness from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) producers, sustainability in packaging has been firmly entrenched as a top priority in the industry. If industry players are not including sustainability as one of their key strategic pillars, it won’t just be detrimental for the planet, it will also hinder their success – a sentiment reiterated in Roland Berger’s latest study, “Packaging sustainability 2030”. The summit will gather the leaders of packaging value chain, brands, recyclers and regulators, with a shared mission to accelerate sustainable transformation in packaged goods. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gybhYadK #guidechem #guideview #ECV International #package #Environment

On 2 July, leaders from the media and advertising industry met for the Sustainability Lunch at De Kas, organised by Marktplaats. The event was a great platform to discuss how sustainable practises can shape a greener future. Our CEO, Bram Wingens, spoke about our commitment to the circular economy and sustainability, emphasising the following points: 🔄 Boosting Sustainability Through Brand Value: Renewd® explained its brand value to drive sustainability efforts, demonstrating how strong pillars can lead the way for green practises and longer product life. 📱 Building Consumer Confidence with Quality: Rigorous testing and certification processes ensure that every Renewd® device meets the highest standards of functionality and quality, boosting consumer confidence in buying used electronics. 🌱 Making a Difference with Eco-Friendly Packaging: By committing to using FSC-certified materials and recyclable plastics, we are reducing our environmental impact, following the core of our brand to be environmentally conscious. Renewd®'s collaboration with Marktplaats on various projects gives consumers access to reliable, sustainable devices and creates more channels to promote circularity. This collaboration is helping consumers to significantly reduce e-waste and create a greener future. The event also featured insightful presentations from Wouter Swenneker of Nature's Right on biomimicry and Jasper Bronner of Greensights on overcoming internal barriers to sustainability. These discussions emphasised the important role that branding, marketing and leadership play in driving sustainable change. Together we are making a difference! • Find the link to the article in the comments. The article is written in Dutch. • #circularity #sustainability #brandvalues #makingadifference

It’s the final day for our team Vivian Loftin, Sebastian Pfingsten, Patrick Felber and Philipp Blattert at Sustainability in Packaging Europe in Barcelona! ♻️ A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth, exchanged ideas, and contributed to making this event a great experience! 🤝 Here are a few thought-provoking quotes from some of the brilliant speakers that have sparked further interesting discussions: 🔸 “It’s now or never to get harmonisation.” – Andreasson Anders, Packaging Development Manager, Essity 🔸 “It’s not about the cost that will be incurred, but the cost if we do not do it.” – Graham Houlder, Project Coordinator & Managing Director, CEFLEX - A Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging 🔸 “Packaging is all about details, and if you’re not in the details, you lose.” – Daniel Johannes Winkler, Executive Vice President, Constantia Flexibles Special thanks to Smithers for organizing such a valuable event. We’re already looking forward to next year! #PackagingInnovation #SustainableSolutions #SustainabilityInPackaging #PackagingIndustry

We are thrilled to announce our latest venture into sports goods manufacturing! As part of our continued commitment to sustainability, we are now producing high-quality golf accessories made from ocean-bound plastic recycled fabric. This marks a significant step in our journey towards creating environmentally responsible products while supporting brands and CSR outreach programs. Our sustainable approach not only helps reduce ocean pollution but also offers brands a unique way to align with eco-conscious initiatives. We are passionate about creating sports goods that not only perform at the highest level but also make a positive impact on the environment. We welcome more partners and brands to join us in this exciting venture and work together to promote a sustainable future in sports. #CircularEconomy #GreenManufacturing #PlasticFreeOceans #Golf #GolfSaudi #SaudiGolfFederation #SustainableProducts #EcoInnovation #SportsIndustry #EnvironmentalImpact #ConsciousConsumerism #BrandPartnerships #SustainableLiving #RecyclingInitiatives #ZeroWaste #ResponsibleBusiness #ClimateAction #GreenerFuture #pga

Are you attending the next IFSCC Congress in Foz do Iguazu in October this year? 👀 L’Oréal Research & Innovation is supporting the IFSCC workshop "Shape the Future of Cosmetics with Sustainable Innovation" that will take place on Oct 14th from 9-12h. In this session, we will explore how innovations in cosmetics can pave the way for a more sustainable future.   🔍 Topics Covered: - Sustainable Innovation: Learn about the concepts and principles behind corporate actions that are transforming the industry. - Holistic Vision: Discover how we can define ambitious targets for comprehensive sustainability and pave the way to achieve this. - Collective Action: Understand the importance of collaboration among industry players for a more sustainable beauty.   👤 Our Guests: Moderator : Ariane Dimitrov 1. The Concept of Planetary Boundaries  - Emily Dionizio - GHG Specialist, WRI (World Resources Institute)  Understanding the environmental science and what the planet can sustain. 2. Translating into Objectives & KPIs  - Isabelle ROLLAT- Director of Sustainable Innovation & EcoDesign, L’Oréal R&I  Designing science-based targets, methodology, and tools for holistic sustainable action. 3. Transforming Ingredients Approach  - Mathias Fleury - Head of Category for actives, Givaudan  Sustainable sourcing practices and green transformation. 4. Transparency & Engaging Consumers  - Iguatemi Costa- Senior Scientific Manager for natural and sustainable ingredients, Natura Introducing the EcoBeautyScore Consortium and Scoring system   If you are passionate about innovation and sustainability, join us and be part of this amazing discussion! 🌍✨ For more information, visit the website: https://lnkd.in/dA7UymMz Vânia Leite Jordana Letícia Baptista Bourguignon Marcel Pederzoli Lucile Lafaurie Isabelle Castiel-Higounenc Léa Rousseau pascale mora Alice Matos Xavier Patricia Santos Pereira Diogo Ribeiro Jean-Marc Ascione