Nestlé Accelerates Action To Tackle Plastic Waste

VEVEY, Switzerland — January 15, 2019 — Nestlé today laid out its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future and announced a series of specific actions towards meeting its April 2018 commitment to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste.

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said, “Our broader vision and action plan outline our commitment and specific approach to addressing the plastics packaging waste issue.

While we are committed to pursuing recycling options where feasible, we know that 100 percent recyclability is not enough to successfully tackle the plastics waste crisis. We need to push the boundaries and do more. We are determined to look at every option to solve this complex challenge and embrace multiple solutions that can have an impact now. We believe in the value of recyclable and compostable paper-based materials and biodegradable polymers, in particular where recycling infrastructure does not exist.

Collective action is vital, which is why we are also engaging consumers, business partners and all of our Nestlé colleagues to play their part.

You can count on us to be a leader in this space!”

Addressing the multifaceted issue of plastic pollution requires a holistic view and a well-orchestrated effort. To realize this objective, specific actions are required. In line with this approach, Nestlé today announced tangible steps to pioneer alternative materials, shape a waste-free future and drive behavior change.

Pioneering alternative materials

In December 2018, Nestlé announced the creation of its Institute of Packaging Sciences to evaluate and develop various sustainable packaging materials and to collaborate with industrial partners to develop new packaging materials and solutions.

Between 2020 and 2025, Nestlé will phase out all plastics that are not recyclable or are hard to recycle for all its products worldwide. In doing so, Nestlé is rolling out alternative packaging materials across its global product portfolio and establishing partnerships with cutting-edge packaging specialists:

  • Starting in February 2019, Nestlé will begin to eliminate all plastic straws from its products, using alternative materials like paper as well as innovative designs to reduce littering.
  • Nestlé will also start rolling out paper packaging for Nesquik in the first quarter of 2019 and for the Yes! snack bar in the second half of 2019. Smarties will start rolling out plastic-free packaging in 2019 and Milo will introduce paper-based pouches in 2020.
  • Nestlé Waters will increase the recycled PET content in its bottles to 35% by 2025 at the global level and will reach 50% in the United States, with a specific focus on its iconic brand Poland Spring. In addition, Nestlé Waters will increase the recycled PET content for its European brands Acqua Panna, Buxton, Henniez and Levissima to 50% by 2025.
  • Successful recycling requires an adequate infrastructure, which is currently not always in place. Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences is exploring new paper-based materials and biodegradable/compostable polymers that are also recyclable, among other alternatives. This could become a valuable option in places where recycling infrastructure does not yet exist and will not be available for some time.
  • Nestlé is also collaborating with external partners. The Company has formed a global partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop a marine biodegradable and recyclable bottle for its water business. Danimer Scientific, based in Bainbridge, GA, is a pioneer in creating more sustainable and more natural ways to make plastic products.
  • Furthermore, Nestlé initiated a collaboration with PureCycle Technologies to produce food-grade recycled Polypropylene (PP). PureCycle Technologies is commercializing ground-breaking recycling technologies which can remove color, odor and contaminants from plastic waste feedstock in order to transform it into virgin-like resin. Polypropylene is a polymer commonly used for packing food in trays, tubs, cups and bottles.

Shaping a waste-free future

Over and above delivering on its 2025 commitment, Nestlé has a longer-term ambition to stop plastic leakage into the environment across its global operations. This will help avoid further accumulation of plastics in nature and achieve plastic neutrality.

Plastic waste in the ocean poses a particular threat to Indonesia as well as other Southeast Asian countries. Nestlé has therefore become the first food company to partner with Project STOP, which was launched in Indonesia in 2017. Project STOP is a leading initiative to prevent the leakage of plastic into the ocean by developing partnerships with cities and governments in Southeast Asia. Project STOP is creating sustainable, circular and low-cost waste systems that capture as much value from waste as possible. It supports the many existing local initiatives and informal waste pickers in Indonesia’s coastal areas. Over the coming months, we will take the learnings from this project to other countries where we operate in an effort to deliver ‘plastic neutrality’ in those markets. Nestlé will provide more details at the appropriate time.

Driving new behavior

Addressing the plastic waste challenge requires behavior change from all of us. Nestlé is committed to leading lasting and impactful change. We know there is no better place to start than from within our own company.

  • All 4,200 Nestlé facilities worldwide are committed to eliminating single-use plastic items that cannot be recycled. These items will be replaced by materials that can easily be recycled or reused. We encourage the consumption of all of our products at our locations. For recyclable materials such as PET and aluminum, we will ensure that the proper means to collect and handle are available where consumed and our commitment to recycling is well communicated.
  • Nestlé employees in all locations worldwide and at all levels will dedicate their volunteering days to the removal of litter and participate in clean-up activities on World Ocean Day on June 8, 2019. To lead the way, Nestlé’s Executive Board and employees at the company’s global headquarters in Switzerland will volunteer to clean the shores of Lake Geneva in May 2019.

Responding to the plastic waste challenge and striving for zero environmental impact in its operations is an integral part of Nestlé’s commitment to creating shared value for shareholders and society. Nestlé is particularly dedicated to accelerating action in tackling the plastic waste issue and report on the company’s progress publicly.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Nestlé S.A.

Erasmus University Medical Center Investigating A New Surgical Matrix To Reduce Post-Operative Complications

UPPSALA, Sweden — January 16, 2019 — The synthetic and fully resorbable TIGR®Matrix surgical mesh produced by Novus Scientific AB, Uppsala, Sweden, might be an interesting candidate for the prevention of complications frequently observed with permanent mesh placement, according to Professor Johan Lange of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam − the Netherlands.

A common complication occurring in about 20 percent of patients undergoing laparotomy is incisional hernia — the protruding of abdominal organs due to surgery-related tissue weakness.

“Recent research by the R.E.P.A.I.R. study group of the Erasmus University Medical Center has shown that surgical matrices can prevent incisional hernia after laparotomy, but it is well known that permanent meshes can cause severe complications, including seromas, infections, and persistent pain.[1] There is an unmet need for an effective and safer alternative to permanent meshes for several indications in abdominal wall hernia surgery,” explained Professor Lange.

A smaller trial in sixteen patients undergoing laparotomy and at risk of incisional hernia reported promising results using onlay TIGR®Matrix placement.[2] The study had a low complication-rate of 12.5% with an exciting efficacy: no cases of incisional hernia occurred.

“Researchers of the R.E.P.A.I.R.-group at the Erasmus University Medical Center are now initiating a large, multicentre, clinical study in 70 patients undergoing midline surgery to investigate the short- and long-term safety and efficacy of onlay TIGR®Matrix surgical mesh,” said lead-investigator of the study Professor Lange. “This study will show if the earlier, positive results with the fully resorbable synthetic mesh can be confirmed.”

Professor Johan Lange has published over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including a recent study comparing sublay and onlay surgical mesh for the prevention of incisional hernia.[1]

Source
1 Jairam AP, et al. Lancet. 2017 Aug 5;390(10094): DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31332-6.

2 Söderbäck H, et al. Front Surg. 2016;3(28): DOI:10.3389/fsurg.2016.00028.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Novus Scientific

Microban Technologies Earns Bluesign Approval: Technologies Scentry Revive And AEGIS Earn Industry Standard

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — January 16, 2019 — Microban® International Ltd. received bluesign® approval — an industry standard that ensures antimicrobial products are sustainable and safe for the environment — for two technologies, including Scentry Revive BC300A and BC300B and Aegis AEM5772-5, AEM5700 and FU5700.

These additions bring the Microban bluesign approved portfolio to a total of 10 antimicrobial and odor control solutions. Scentry Revive, a patent-pending odor capture platform, launched globally in April 2018. AEGIS has been an industry-leading antimicrobial solution for more than 30 years.

“Earning the bluesign approval for these technologies is a testament to our commitment to not only sustainability; but to providing our partners with the upmost industry standards in conserving valuable resources, minimizing environmental impacts and more, while maintaining the level of antimicrobial fabric performance we’re known for,” said Brian Aylward, senior director of Microban Global Textiles. “We will continue to work toward obtaining bluesign approval for our complete textile portfolio and to offer our partners a full suite of solutions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.”

The bluesign system is the solution for sustainable textile production, eliminating harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process, setting standards for environmentally friendly and safe production.

Microban received bluesign approval on its ZPTech® Z06 technology, a wide-spectrum antimicrobial for textiles that helps prevent and control odor and Scentry® BC100 and BC200 technology, an odor capture treatment for textiles in 2016. AEGIS 5772, an antimicrobial solution widely used globally in textiles, particularly home textiles, received bluesign approval in February 2018.

The bluesign system unites partners in the textile industry worldwide through managing natural resources responsibly, reducing water and air emissions, improving waste water treatment and generally reducing its ecological footprint. Microban has been a bluesign partner since 2014.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Microban® International

Promising Bioplastic Derived From Indole Molecule

LUND, Sweden — January 15, 2019 — Almost all plastic is made from crude oil, and plastic production currently accounts for 4 to 6 percent of global oil consumption. The development of renewable bioplastics is progressing, but relatively few are actually being used.

A strong candidate among bioplastics is polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Instead of oil, PEF contains the hydrocarbon, furan, which can be extracted from maize, wood and certain types of grain. The main market for PEF is packaging. Experiments have shown that PEF is superior to standard polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in protecting against oxygen, carbon dioxide and water, which gives products enclosed in plastic greater durability.

The success of PEF made researchers at Lund University interested in other renewable materials that could potentially be used for plastic production. Chemical engineering doctoral student Ping Wang has produced a plastic based on indole, a heavier hydrocarbon molecule than furan, that is present in human faeces and smells accordingly. The compound is also found in lower concentrations in certain flowering plants and has a more agreeable aroma. This effect is due to our sense of smell decoding the aroma differently depending on the amount and combination.

The research team is thought to be the only one researching indole polyesters, and their results are promising. A regular PET bottle’s glass-liquid transition temperature — when the material softens and deforms — is 70 degrees. The most successful PEF experiments withstand about 86 degrees. However, one of Ping Wang’s indole plastics is stable up to 99 degrees.

“These are preliminary results, but we have seen that polyester plastic has better mechanical properties, which makes it more sustainable. This can lead to better recycling in the future. At present, PET bottles can only be recycled once, then they must be used for something else such as textiles”, says associate professor Baozhong Zhang, who is supervising the research team.

Currently, indole is only produced on a small scale and used mainly in perfumes and drugs. It may be possible to use bioengineering methods to produce indole from sugar through fermentation. However, such a process would first need to be analyzed more thoroughly before the production cost can be calculated.

Ping Wang is continuing her research by examining the indole plastic’s potential in other application areas.

“We obtained good results, but are not satisfied. Now we are trying to find methods for making higher quality indole polymers that can be used in more ways, not just for plastic bottles”, she concludes.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Lund University

Hardee’s® Melts Away Winter with Exclusive Tipsy Elves “Melt Wear” Ski Suits

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — January 16, 2019 — Hardee’s®, in partnership with Tipsy Elves, will melt away winter with an original line of limited-edition ski suits, timed to the launch of the new 100-percent Angus Thickburger® Melts.

Now available for sale on tipsyelves.com/hardees, the new “Melt Wear” from Hardee’s features the hottest trend this winter — a retro ski suit design — channeling the classic one-piece snow jumper everyone remembers sporting on the slopes. The iconic Hardee’s logo adorns the new winter accessory, making anyone who wears it the talk of the mountain.

“Hardee’s continues to build on its burger offering with two delicious and melty 100-percent Angus Thickburger Melts, available just in time for the winter months,” said Jenna Folk, Director of Brand Marketing, Hardee’s. “We are further warming you up from head to toe, with our partnership with trendsetting apparel company, Tipsy Elves, to introduce ‘Melt Wear’ to snow lovers this season.”

The partnership was inspired by Hardee’s Angus Thickburger Melts, which start at just $3 each, while pricing and participation may vary by location. The new Angus Thickburger Melts varieties include:

  • Cheddar Bacon Melt: A 1/4lb. charbroiled 100% Black Angus beef patty, topped with melted cheddar cheese sauce, Applewood smoked bacon and served on a seeded bun.
  • Mushroom Swiss Melt: A 1/4lb. charbroiled 100% Black Angus beef patty, topped with melted Swiss and finished with mushrooms, served on a seeded bun.

Hardee’s and Tipsy Elves “Melt Wear” is available beginning January 16, 2019, at tipsyelves.com/hardees while supplies last. Hardee’s Angus Thickburger Melts are available at participating Hardee’s locations for a limited time only.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: CKE Restaurants Holdings

Berry Joins New Global Alliance To Help End Plastic Waste In The Environment

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — January 16, 2019 — Berry Global Group Inc. proudly announces it has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste as a founding member. This new organization is currently comprised of 27 companies and is making an initial five-year, $1.5 billion commitment to invest in solutions to eliminate plastic waste in the environment.

“This alliance is different from other organizations in that it spans the value chain. Brand owners, plastic resin producers, chemical companies, converters like ourselves, as well as waste management companies and recyclers, all aligned towards a common goal of how we ultimately end plastic waste,” said Tom Salmon, Ccairman and CEO of Berry Global Group.

In addition to the company’s efforts with the Alliance, Berry also partners with key organizations to encourage recycling as well as internal efforts to improve product recyclability and increase offerings with recycled content. As part of its efforts to end plastic waste, the company has pledged to prevent resin pellet, flake, and powder loss through their partnership with Operation Clean Sweep.

“Our company has a history of taking steps to reduce our environmental impacts. That coupled with the use of post-consumer recycled materials is something that we’re very encouraged by,” Salmon said. “By joining the alliance, we are now able to make a greater impact on the end of life for plastic products, which we hope will lead to increased use of recovered plastic material which can be used again.”

The company is eager to collaborate with the Alliance to develop and deploy systems to better collect and manage post-use plastics in support of a more circular economy. As a whole, the Alliance will work with governments, multilateral institutions, companies, non-government organizations, and communities to support investments and drive progress over the next five years to end plastic waste. The focus is narrowed to four main areas: infrastructure development, innovation, education and engagement, and clean-up.

“The creation of the Alliance is a tremendous avenue through which the entire value chain will be able to identify and address the challenges and concerns we all face,” Salmon concluded.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Berry Global Group

New DTG And Wide Format Printer Ink Released — DIS150 For Epson Print Heads

HEMET, Calif. — January 16, 2019 — Today, Digital Ink Sciences announced its newest ink formulation for direct to garment (DTG) printers and wide format textile printers. DIS-150 is a breakthrough mid-viscosity ink formulation designed specifically for DX5 and DX7 Epson print heads.

The company focuses on solving the most common and most costly problems of the printing business. That means developing inks which print the best colors, have the lowest maintenance and the shortest cure times of any aqueous textile ink.

Grant French, business development manager for Digital Ink Sciences, said: “The DIS150 ink set is surpassing our highest expectations. We’re getting better colors, deeper blacks, and the custom ink formulation is reducing maintenance on the print heads.”

Current Models Supported with DIS150:

  • Epson DX5
  • Epson DX7

** Note: ask about DIS250 series for Ricoh and Kyocera heads.

The DIS-150 inks were specifically designed to decrease start-up time for larger shops.  The ink is also uniquely suited for Epson DX series print heads because it is manufactured with a unique Hot Start Technology. With the new ink set, you drastically reduce the need for start-of-day nozzle checks and maintenance. That means a decrease in time required to create your first print from a cold start.

The Lower Maintenance required when using DIS-150 inks leads to time and money saved.  The ink set also requires fewer head cleanings and flushes, which means operators can keep the machines running longer. This allows more shirts to be printed in the same amount of time, thus making more money.

DIS inks are also compatible with both heat press and tunnel dryers for curing.  The 150 series also boasts some of the Shortest Cure Times in the business. Reduced cure times increase bottom line profits on every print, not just at the beginning or end of a shift.

These gains all stem from what the company calls the “Perfect Drop,” which means more of the ink lands on the shirt and less gets dispersed into the air. That’s less wasted ink and less overspray on internal components.

Additional Benefits:

  • Ink Stability;
  • Better “Jetability”;
  • CMWK and Ultra White;
  • Maintains Nozzle Integrity;
  • Hot Start Technology;
  • Lower Maintenance;
  • Shortest Cure Times;
  • Heat Press or Tunnel Dry;
  • Incredible Blacks;
  • 11% Wider Color Gamut;
  • Great Washability;
  • Print Durability;
  • Soft Hand;
  • Matching Pre-Treatments;
  • Stretch-ability/Elasticity; and
  • Flexibility.

Optimizing drop shape and size also helps the printer hit the same spot over and over again, which means the resolution can be lowered to print faster without compromising print quality.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Digital Ink Sciences

Perennials and Sutherland Opens Rug Facility in India

DALLAS — January 16, 2019 — Perennials and Sutherland LLC has announced the launch of Perennials India, a modern manufacturing facility in the village of Manjusar, Vadodara district, in Gujarat, India. Partnering with the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce, Perennials India (PI) located a 14,000+ square foot facility in the region, then expanded it to include a new 44,750 square foot space. The new facility ensures quality control and lead time management by housing PI weavers, looms, and operations personnel under one roof.

Since 2013 Perennials Rugs has been a growing sector for the Perennials brand and continues to make waves in the luxury performance flooring industry. Perennials rugs combine the technology of 100-percent solution dyed acrylic fibers with the craftsmanship of artisan weavers. With a new — and growing — team of more than 200 local weavers, PI is able to increase rug output for the brand, as well as strike off output, while maintaining premier quality.

Amol Biniwale, managing director, Perennials India, spearheads the on-site operations and development of the new facility. “Our new space will accommodate a total of 100-120 looms, resulting in a vertically integrated process that will increase efficiency and quality,” says Biniwale. “We are also proud to provide the region with over 300 jobs in production, administration, and operations.”

On January 22, 2019 Perennials India will celebrate the facility’s grand opening with the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce.

In attendance will be Ann Sutherland, CEO of Perennials and Sutherland. “The relationship with the Chamber of Commerce has been exceptional every step of the way,” said Sutherland. “Under the leadership of our own chief operations officer Chris Morris, and of course Amol Biniwale — and with the Chamber’s assistance — we are now weaving our own rugs, on our own looms, with our talented weavers, in just a year’s time. This success is a result of truly seamless collaborative efforts.”

Perennials Fabrics and Rugs are available to interior designers and architects through fine showrooms and studios worldwide.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Perennials and Sutherland

Teijin Frontier Launches New “Sensing Wear” Range

TOKYO — January 16, 2019 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it has launched a new line of sportswear and other clothing incorporating wearable solutions. Samples of the new line-up will be exhibited at the 5th WEARABLE EXPO, a leading trade fair for wearable devices and related technology, which will take place at Tokyo Big Site January 16-18. Teijin Frontier’s stand (W14-8, West Hall) will showcase motion-sensing and vital-sign sensing products.

In the sporting field there is increasing focus on the PDCA (“Plan-Do-Check-Action”) cycle, and there is accordingly a growing need for the visualization of actual motion, heart rate and activity levels to ensure safe and effective performance. With Japan’s declining birthrate and ageing population, the transfer of technology skills to younger workers and ensuring safety in the workplace is becoming one of society’s challenges. Both areas stand to benefit from high functional fiber incorporating wearable technology.

Teijin Frontier has accordingly developed new products integrating highly functional fibers and sensing techniques. Test sales will start with two types of new product, which will leverage continuing advances in IoT technology to provide new solutions to evolving social needs.

The new products comprise the following:

Coaching wear

The anti-slip NANOFRONT ultrafine fiber wear deploys an algorithm which visualizes the difference between the actual motion of the wearer and their ideal motion at a particular time. It is expected this technology will be applied in various scenarios, including the improvement of sports techniques, the transfer of technology know-how and more effective support for those undergoing physical rehabilitation.

Vital sensing wear

This clothing facilitates sustainable and highly accurate sensing of the heart’s electrical activity, heart rates and activity levels, minimizing the noise generated by contact of the body with sportswear during exercise. It combines the ultrafine fiber NANOFRONT with vital-sign sensing technology, and by simultaneously sensing heart rates and activity levels it can be used in various scenarios including sports team management and the prediction of heatstroke risk.

NANOFRONT’s high level of grip prevents vibration and displacement of sensors, allowing highly accurate measurement. In the future, Teijin Frontier plans to deploy comfortable and functional materials such as the outdoor sports textile DELTAPEAK and the stretchable and soft textile SOLOTEX.

Teijin Frontier is targeting annual sales of USD three billion in sports training, workplace applications and other fields by the fiscal year ending March 2021.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: Teijin

DuPont Advanced Printing Highlights “The Color Of Things To Come” At ISS Show

WILMINGTON, Del. — January 16, 2019 — DuPont Advanced Printing (DuPont) will highlight its innovative digital ink offerings for textile printing during the ISS show in Long Beach, Calif., from January 18-20, 2019. As part of the show, the team will showcase its recently launched brand campaign “The Color of Things to Come,” including the new website for textile inks: artistritextile.dupont.com.

Artistri® digital inks combine DuPont proprietary dispersions, polymers and ink formulations resulting in highly innovative digital inks for inkjet printing. From the brightest and richest colors to custom formulations, Artistri provides color consistency across production runs and over time. With a 25-year history in technology and innovation, DuPont™ Artistri delivers a comprehensive portfolio of ink products to bring your colors to life.

At the show, DuPont will showcase its DuPont Artistri Brite Direct to Garment (DTG) ink and pretreatment portfolio. This includes the recently launched Artistri Brite P5003 pretreatment for application onto dark colored cotton t-shirts that enable efficient and consistent printing combined with bright, wash resistant color prints. Artistri Brite P5010 is developed for use with white cotton and polyester shirts and both offer improved wash fastness, white ink setup productivity and excellent tunnel dry and heat press performance.

DuPont also will feature pigment ink offerings for both DTG and roll-to-roll (RTR) printing, including a color expansion to the Artistri Brite P6000 series for mid-viscosity printheads adding red, orange and green. DuPont Artistri Xite RTR pigment ink offerings range from low to high viscosity for compatibility with all major printheads. Visitors to the booth will be able to view print samples showcasing different ink applications on various substrates.

“We are excited about offering such a broad portfolio of pigment inks and pretreatments to our customers, allowing them to expand solutions to the more environmentally friendly digital printing for the textile market. Our recent Artistri Brite P6000 DTG ink set gamut expansion and a sneak peek at our newest dark polyester DTG offering are just two examples of our ongoing innovations to support this important and fast-growing market,” said Eric Beyeler, Global Marketing Manager – Digital Printing.

Posted January 16, 2019

Source: DuPont Advanced Printing (DuPont)

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