Bluesign Completes 2021 Revision Of All Its Chemical Substances Lists

ST.GALLEN, Switzerland — July 6, 2021 — Having come into effect on July 1, 2021, the revision incorporates new scientific knowledge on the toxicological and ecological profile of substances, new legal classification of chemical substances, new legal consumer safety limits, revised risk assessments based on the bluesign® CRITERIA for chemical assessment, feedback from experts of the Chemical Expert Group (CEG) as well as new analytical standards.

The revision covers all the updates to the restrictions for chemical substances published in:

  • BSSL (bluesign SYSTEM SUBSTANCES LIST);
  • BSBL (bluesign SYSTEM BLACK LIMITS); and
  • bluesign RSL.

The bluesign SYSTEM SUBSTANCES LIST (BSSL) specifies limits for chemical substances in articles (consumer safety limits).

The bluesign SYSTEM BLACK LIMITS (BSBL) specifies threshold limits for chemical substances in finished chemical products such as auxiliaries or dyes. The compilation of substances in the BSBL includes all substances for which a precautionary hazard-based threshold limit is defined.

The bluesign RSL is an extract of the BSSL and contains consumer safety limits and recommended testing methods for the most important and legally restricted substances in textile and leather articles and accessories.

2021 revision of BSBL, BSSL, and RSL came into effect on July 1st, 2021. The following revised lists as well as the documents regarding the relevant changes to substances and limits are publicly available on Bluesign website:

  • BSBL v3.0;
  • BSSL v12.0;
  • bluesign® RSL v12.0;
  • BSBL v3.0 – Changes 2021;
  • BSSL v12.0 – Changes 2021; and
  • bluesign® RSL v12.0 – Changes 2021.

2021 revisions include the following updates:

  • Restriction for free aniline content in chemical products have become more stringent. Aniline reduced indigo is now a must for bluesign® APPROVED indigo types. Aniline is restricted in other dyes and auxiliaries with a limit of 500 mg/kg.
  • Following the Bluesign philosophy that residual monomers play a very important role in eliminating hazardous chemicals in the textile supply chain, a usage ban was defined for N-methylolacrylamide and 1-vinylimidazole.
  • For 2-pyrrolidone, a solvent used in inks, a consumer safety limit was defined. The mid-term goal is to define a usage ban for this solvent which has to be classified as toxic for reproduction according to recent studies.
  • For similar reasons, 2-Butanone oxime which is classified as a carcinogenic substance and already listed on BSSL — consumer safety limits, is now under more stringent observation by Bluesign. The free content of this substance which is used as a blocking agent for polyurethanes, is now limited in chemical products. A total usage ban of this substance as a blocking agent is planned by Bluesign.

The revised BSBL is valid for all new bluesign FINDER registrations from July 1st, 2021. For already existing bluesign APPROVED chemicals, a transition period until July 1, 2022 is valid to comply with the revised sections.

As a support for all bluesign SYSTEM PARTNER companies, along with the RSL, a testing matrix to be used as a guide for appropriate testing of articles such as textiles is also available in template format in bluesign CUBE.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: bluesign technologies ag

Mannington Commercial Acquiring AtlasMasland Assets

CALHOUN, Ga. — June 30, 2021 — Mannington Commercial announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire select assets of AtlasMasland, the commercial floor covering business of The Dixie Group. The transaction is expected to close within the next 45 days.

At the transaction’s completion, Mannington Commercial will gain AtlasMasland’s existing product lines, tufting machinery and other equipment assets from The Dixie Group’s Atmore, Ala., facility. The equipment will be relocated and installed at Mannington Commercial’s carpet manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Ga. The Atmore facility is not included as part of the transaction and will remain with The Dixie Group. All operations for both companies, including ordering, shipping, invoicing, claims and customer service will remain the same until the purchase is complete.

“Today marks an important day for Mannington Commercial’s future and for our customers,” said Mannington Commercial President Tom Pendley. “We will be adding significantly more sales and carpet manufacturing capacity to meet the continue demand for our commercial product line. We are also gaining proven product lines that are well-established within certain commercial segments where we see expanded growth opportunities. Taken together, we will be accelerating our growth and better serving our customers with a more comprehensive set of floor covering solutions.”

During the transition phase, AtlasMasland will continue to manufacture products for Mannington Commercial until the equipment assets are fully operational at the company’s Calhoun facility.

“This newest acquisition is exciting for the entire Mannington organization. We look forward to utilizing the assets acquired to better service our customers and pursue further opportunities for growth and success,” said Russell Grizzle, president and CEO of Mannington Mills, Inc.

The AtlasMasland purchase follows Mannington Commercial’s acquisition of Amtico, a provider of luxury vinyl tile in 2012 and Burke Flooring, a leading manufacturer of rubber and vinyl floor coverings, in 2008.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Mannington Commercial

 

Textile Exchange Report Shows Record Organic Cotton Production in 2019-20

LUBBOCK, Texas — June 30, 2021 — Textile Exchange’s 2021 Organic Cotton Market Report, released today, shows that 2019-20 was a record-setting year, with the largest volume of organic cotton fiber harvested globally to-date. In total, 229,280 farmers grew 249,153 metric tons of organic cotton fiber on 588,425 hectares of certified organic land in 21 countries. This represents a four percent growth in fiber volume and is the fourth year in a row that organic cotton production has increased. Organic cotton accounted for almost one percent of the global cotton harvest that season.

Ranked by production, the top seven organic cotton-producing countries, which together account for 95 percent of global production, were India (50 percent), China (12 percent), Kyrgyzstan (12 percent), Turkey (10 percent), Tanzania (5 percent), Tajikistan (4 percent), and the United States (3 percent). Two new countries — Uzbekistan and Myanmar — joined the line-up of organic cotton producers in 2019-20, and at least another three countries are expected to join in the next few years. The biggest contributors to the global growth seen in 2019-20 were Tanzania and Kyrgyzstan, followed by Uganda, the United States, Pakistan, India, and Turkey.

“The demand for organic cotton has been growing steadily, particularly the last four years,” said La Rhea Pepper, Textile Exchange founder and CEO. “All signs point to increasing demand for organic cotton as brands expand their use of the fiber in their product lines in response to concerns over the textile industry’s impact on the environment and consumer demands for sustainable choices.”

India once again had the most land in conversion to organic, followed most closely by Turkey, Tajikistan, and Tanzania.  At least 50,552 hectares of cotton land were in conversion to organic cotton in 2019-20. This is equivalent to eight percent of the total certified production area.

Organic cotton production is set to skyrocket in 2020-21, with an estimated 48-percent growth, stemming predominantly from India and Turkey. In India, this growth is largely a result of increased demand causing organic cotton prices to increase. This, in turn, makes it a more attractive option for farmers and is leading existing producers to dedicate a larger share of their certified organic land to growing cotton versus other crops. In Turkey, increased demand is also the main driver, but the growth is more a result of new producers starting up organic cotton production.

“Textile Exchange urges all brands to ‘plan for planting,’ including supporting the conversion years to ensure that organic will be available to meet their future needs,” said Textile Exchange Fiber Strategist Rui Fontoura.

Besides revealing detailed production data at global, regional, and country levels, the report also covers current trends and priorities for the organic cotton sector, including discussions on current demand, regenerative agriculture, seed innovation, Covid-19, and the price vs. value paradigm. Impact is also a key feature, in line with Textile Exchange’s 2030 Climate+ goal, with spotlights on the key impact areas of climate, biodiversity, soil, and water.

The report is peppered with insightful quotes from the twenty-one “industry insiders” who were interviewed for the report as part of Textile Exchange’s Insider Series, highlighting how producers and companies are making a difference in textile sustainability.

Textile Exchange continues to gather information on the uptake of organic cotton as well as production, and appreciates the cooperation of all producers, brands, retailers, and other stakeholders in sharing usage and production information via our surveys. In addition, brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers are invited to track their progress with organic cotton (and other preferred fiber and materials) by participating in the annual Material Change Index (MCI) survey (open through September; email: CFMB@TextileExchange.org). New this year are questions regarding product sales figures and forecasted demand through 2025 — information vital to understanding the market.

Textile Exchange also urges active participation in upcoming webinars on the topic as well as this fall’s Organic Cotton Round Table (OCRT) Summit, held in conjunction with our 2021 Textile Sustainability Conference in Dublin, Ireland, November 15-19. Join the OCRT to engage with others in the organic cotton community and stay up to date on the latest news and events on the OCRT Hub.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Textile Exchange

Gavin Recognizes AATCC’s 100th Anniversary With $100,000 Foundation Donation

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — July 1, 2021 — In recognition of AATCC’s Centennial Year, Charles E. Gavin III recently contributed $100,000 to AATCC Foundation! Gavin’s generous donation fully endowed two graduate fellowships as permanent sources of textile student support, an important step toward the goal of endowing all existing Foundation scholarships. Other scholarships nearing endowment include those for students of Textile Chemistry and Textile Design. Your donation to either will make a lasting difference in the lives of individual students and the entire textile industry.

Gavin was instrumental in establishing AATCC Foundation Inc. in 1997 and was the first donor. Gavin has also created and supported several Foundation scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students. His assistance is not only financial; he takes an interest in the students who receive his scholarships, providing guidance and encouragement along the way.

Gavin’s support of the Foundation and other charitable organizations stems from his appreciation for the opportunities provided by his own education. His first two years at Alabama’s Auburn University were funded by a scholarship from West Point-Pepperell and money he received from the University’s co-op program. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating with a degree in Textile Management (Dyeing Option). The scholarship and co-op program augmented Gavin’s meager financial situation at the time. He later remembered this assistance as “truly a dream come true.”

Time has not lessened the financial burden students face, nor has it dampened their dreams of a future in textiles. Like Gavin, you can make a dream come true by donating to AATCC Foundation. The Foundation’s 100 for 100 Campaign seeks to fully endow Foundation scholarships for material science, textile chemistry, design, merchandising, and more! Endowing these scholarships ensures that the Foundation continues its support of students studying textiles for years to come. Every donation brings AATCC Foundation one step closer to this goal. Those who donate $100 or more in 2021 also receive a gold pin in acknowledgement of their contribution.

Celebrate a rich history by ensuring a strong future! Join Charles Gavin and the many other individual members, corporate members, and friends of AATCC who have already donated to the AATCC Foundation 100 for 100 Campaign.

“I would like to thank the Gavin family for their generosity in giving this scholarship, and AATCC for the dedication of their member corporations to continuing the education of Polymer and Fiber science in the US. Thank you!,” said Jonathan Shaheen, recipient of 2021-2022 Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship.

Posted July 5, 2021

Source: AATCC

Suominen Launches BIOLACE® Ultrasoft, A Plant-Based Nonwoven For Sensitive Skin

HELSINKI — July 2, 2021 — Suominen launches BIOLACE® Ultrasoft, a nonwoven for personal care and baby products made of plant-based, biodegradable, plastic-free, and compostable raw materials. BIOLACE Ultrasoft is the newest addition to Suominen’s sustainable product portfolio and a continuation for our growing BIOLACE product line that was launched over a decade ago.

Suominen’s strategy focuses on growth by creating innovative and more sustainable nonwovens. “Our strategy is put into action with the new innovative and sustainable products such as BIOLACE Ultrasoft. In 2020, the sales of sustainable products increased by more than 20% compared to the base year of 2019,” says Lynda Kelly, senior vice president, Americas & Business Development.

BIOLACE Ultrasoft was developed to match both the sustainability demands and the quality expectations of our customers and the consumers. BIOLACE Ultrasoft nonwovens structure and composition enables 25-percent higher cleaning efficiency compared to same basis weight of 100-percent viscose spunlace and a 38-percent improvement when compared to polyester wipes, according to tests conducted by Suominen.

“BIOLACE Ultrasoft is a sustainable product with great cleaning efficiency and exceptional softness. It is a perfect solution for baby and personal care products, such as cosmetic wipes and baby wipes. The softness makes it also suitable for gentle skin products,” said Johanna Sirén, manager, Category Management.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Suominen

Elkem Silicones Opens New ATRiON Research And Innovation Center In France

SAINT-FONS, France — July 1, 2021 — Elkem Silicones announces the official opening of its new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons in Lyon’s “Chemical Valley”. Short for “atrium and innovation”, ATRiON will foster synergies and collaborative research work, reflecting the evolution of research towards more open, more multidisciplinary formats.
With ATRiON, Elkem Silicones is doubling its space dedicated to research and innovation, with particular attention given to collaborative work and employee safety. Laboratories, offices and collaborative spaces branch out from a central atrium, the heart of the facility.

Offering a 7,000 square mater global showcase for staff, customers, shareholders and partners, this unique location will host collaborative research between Elkem Silicones’ teams and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region’s “Open Innovation Network”.

ATRiON’s 120 researchers work on innovations in partnership with customers, mainly in the fields of the circular economy, digitalisation, consumer goods, living comfort and new materials for energy and mobility.

ATRiON brings together people and competences in chemistry, processes, formulations, applications, analysis, patents, project management and marketing.

According to Frédéric Jacquin, senior vice president, Elkem Silicones: “Investing in research and innovation is the best way to safeguard future growth. Having an open centre like ATRiON is fundamental to the cross-fertilisation of ideas and expertise, from which the best innovations often emerge.

“ATRiON, at the heart of the eco-system of our “Chemical Valley” and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, is ideally placed and designed to accelerate the speed and diversity of our development projects and provide our R&I teams with the best possible working conditions,” says Sophie Schneider, Director of Research and Innovation.

ATRiON Fact Sheet

  • Investment: €25 million
  • Design and build: Spie Batignolles Sud-Est
  • Architect: TJ ARCHI
  • Useable area: 7,000 m², including 2,500 m² of laboratory space and 800 m² dedicated to collaborative work
  • 20 months of work and more than 100,000 hours to build & equip the building

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Elkem

Karl Mayer’s Webinar Offered Worldwide Audience Of Experts

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — KARL MAYER presented pioneering solutions for machines and technical services at the ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai from June 12-16, 2021, which will make textile production even faster, more self-sufficient and more diverse. Many of the innovations from the fields of warp knitting, flat knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles focus on digitization.

Since June 18, 2021, at a hybrid fair, even interested parties without the possibility of travelling can find out more about what KARL MAYER has to offer for current and future business. With a simple click, there will be a tour of the virtually displayed exhibition stand and digital information material such as videos and expert interviews live from ITMA ASIA + CITME on the exhibition highlights. Guests can also book webinars on selected topics.

The first online seminars took place on June 29 and July 1, 2021, and dealt with warp knitting content. The launch event imparted basic knowledge about tricot and raschel technology. This was followed by detailed information on the HKS 3-M ON, KARL MAYER’s digital-generation tricot machine.

Both webinars were well attended. In each case, 80 to 100 participants had connected up, including brands, designers and customers who were interested in the subject, but also companies from outside the technology who wanted to know more about warp knitting. In addition to know-how, they all had the opportunity to exchange ideas, which was actively used. “We were able to inspire and provide food for thought with our webinar, as the numerous questions at the end of the event showed,” said Robert Kuna, trainer at the KARL MAYER Academy and head of the first webinars.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Karl Mayer

Infinited Fiber Company Raises 30 Million Euros

ESPOO, Finland — July 5, 2021 — Circular fashion and textile technology group Infinited Fiber Co. has secured investments totaling 30 million euros in its latest financing round completed on June 30. The round also brought Infinited Fiber new investors, including sportswear company adidas, Invest FWD A/S, which is BESTSELLER’s investment arm for sustainable fashion, and investment company Security Trading Oy. Among the existing investors contributing to this round of financing were fashion retailer H&M Group, who was the lead investor, investment company Nidoco AB, and Sateri, the world’s largest viscose producer and a member of the RGE group of companies.

This securement of new funding follows Infinited Fiber’s April announcement of plans to build a flagship factory in Finland in response to the strong growth in demand from global fashion and textile brands for its regenerated textile fiber Infinna™. The factory, which will use household textile waste as raw material, is expected to be operational in 2024 and to have an annual production capacity of 30,000 metric tons. The new funding enables Infinited Fiber to carry out the work needed to prepare for the flagship factory investment and to increase production at its pilot facilities in the years leading to 2024.

“We are really happy to welcome our new investors and grateful for the continued support from our older investors,” said Infinited Fiber co-founder and CEO Petri Alava. “These new investments enable us to proceed at full speed with the pre-engineering, environmental permits, and the recruitment of the skilled professionals needed to take our flagship project forward. We can now also boost production at our pilot facilities so that we can better serve our existing customers and grow our customer-base in preparation for both our flagship factory and for the future licensees of our technology.”

H&M Group is one of Infinited Fiber’s earliest investors. They first invested in Infinited Fiber in 2019.

“We’re thrilled to continue our journey with Infinited Fiber Company by further investing in them. To be joined by other global brands clearly speaks to the shared belief in the scalability of their technology as well as the team behind it. More importantly, it also shows the huge potential that their regenerated textile fiber has in driving the industry towards a more sustainable fashion future,” said Nanna Andersen, Head of H&M CO:LAB, H&M Group.

H&M Group has also signed a multiyear sales deal with Infinited Fiber to secure its access to agreed amounts of Infinna from the planned flagship factory.

New investor BESTSELLER has struck a similar sales deal with Infinited Fiber.

“We are very excited about this collaboration and hope to build a strong and long-lasting partnership with Infinited Fiber Company — both as an investor and as a business partner. Infinited Fiber Company has an opportunity to close the loop in the fashion industry with textile-to-textile recycling, which is a great match for Invest FWD’s aspiration to support the entire fashion ecosystem and BESTSELLER’s sustainability strategy Fashion FWD through strategic investments,” said Lise Kaae, a member of the board at Invest FWD.

“Our intensified cooperation with Infinited Fiber Company forms part of our strategic ambition to have nine out of ten products made from sustainable materials by 2025. Sustainability is a key focus of our strategy, with sustainable material innovations playing an important role in creating a more sustainable world. Today, we already use more than 60 percent recycled polyester and are aiming to be entirely virgin polyester-free by 2024. We believe that impact-at-scale in sustainability will require strong collaboration and look forward to pushing boundaries in cellulose-based materials together with Infinited Fiber Company,” said Katja Schreiber, senior vice president Sustainability at adidas.

In addition to strong interest by global fashion leaders, the technology has significant promise for major textile fiber producers. Allen Zhang, president of Sateri, said: “Sateri is excited to continue to invest in and collaborate with Infinited Fiber Company as part of our long-term commitment towards closed-loop, circular and climate-positive cellulosic fibers. This financing round marks a major milestone for our collaboration in scaling up next-generation fiber solutions.”

Infinited Fiber’s flagship plant preparations are also proceeding on other fronts. Several Nordic and international investment banks have given Infinited Fiber proposals on the financing options for the investment.

Infinited Fiber’s technology turns cellulose-based raw materials, like cotton-rich textile waste, into Infinna, a unique, premium-quality regenerated textile fiber with the natural, soft look and feel of cotton. Infinna is biodegradable and contains no microplastics, and at the end of their life, garments made with it can be recycled in the same process together with other textile waste.

More than 92 million metric tons of textile waste is produced globally every year and most of this ends up in landfills or incinerators. At the same time, textile fiber demand is increasing. Textile Exchange estimates the global textile fiber market to grow 30 percent to 146 million metric tons by 2030 from 111 million metric tons in 2019. Infinited Fiber’s fiber regeneration technology, which can use multiple cellulose-rich waste streams as its raw material, offers a solution both to stop waste from being wasted and to reduce the burden of the textile industry on the planet’s limited natural resources.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Infinited Fiber Co.

 

Sateri Continues Investment And Collaboration With Infinited Fiber Co. To Scale Next-Generation Textile Fiber Technology

SHANGHAI — July 5, 2021 — Viscose producer Sateri, a member of the RGE group of companies, continues its collaboration with Infinited Fiber Co., a textile fiber technology group based out of Finland, and participated in the company’s latest 30 million euro funding round completed on June 30, 2021. In addition to existing investors like Sateri, Infinited Fiber has attracted new investors including adidas and BESTSELLER.

Allen Zhang, president of Sateri, commented: “We started our collaboration in 2019 as a significant investor in the previous funding round. Sateri is excited to continue our collaboration with Infinited Fiber Company as part of our Sateri Vision 2030 commitment towards closed-loop, circular and climate-positive cellulosic fibres. This financing round marks a major milestone for both companies as we seek to scale up next-generation fibre solutions.”

Petri Alava, Infinited Fiber’s co-founder and CEO, added: “We are really happy to welcome our new investors, and grateful for the continued support from our existing investors. We see significant promise in our technology for major textile fibre producers, and we look forward to the continued collaboration with Sateri.”

This securement of new funding follows Infinited Fiber’s April announcement of plans to build a flagship factory in Finland in response to the strong growth in demand from global fashion and textile brands for its regenerated textile fiber Infinna™. The factory, which will use household textile waste as raw material, is expected to be operational in 2024 and to have an annual production capacity of 30,000 metric tons. The new funding enables Infinited Fiber to carry out the work needed to prepare for the flagship factory investment and to increase production at its pilot facilities in the years leading to 2024. The engineering progress supported by the additional funds also accelerates Infinited Fiber’s ongoing collaboration and potential technology licensing with Sateri.

Sateri strategically contributes to RGE’s commitment and strategic business direction. Sateri has developed and produced a diverse range of circular and sustainable products including Lyocell and FINEX™, which is made from recycled textile waste. The in-house R&D efforts and the investment in Infinited Fiber Company are part of RGE’s $200 million investment commitment to advance next-generation textile fiber innovation and technology.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: Sateri

Indorama Ventures’ New Karawang Facility To Recycle 2 Billion PET Plastic Bottles Annually

JAKARTA, Indonesia — July 6, 2021 — Thailand-based Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL) today announced it will build a facility in Karawang, West Java, to recycle almost 2 billion plastic bottles a year in support of the government’s plan to reduce ocean debris.

The facility, which is planned to launch in 2023, will recycle 1.92 billion polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles annually and create 217 new jobs. It is part of IVL’s global commitment to divert post-consumer PET bottles away from waste and back into the circular economy, supporting the Government of Indonesia’s National Plan of Action on Marine Plastic Debris. The recycling plant will provide the washed and shredded post-consumer bottles as PET flake feedstock to produce recycled resin that is suitable for food contact use.

Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia, said: “I appreciate the initiative of Indorama Ventures to help the government to end and mitigate the plastic waste crisis through their investment in this greenfield recycling facility. It is time for the government, and all of us, to take action and address the waste problem. We invite more investors who are committed to social impacts for the community and environment. Together we must safeguard the richness of our marine biodiversity for our children and grandchildren.”

As the largest archipelagic state in the world, Indonesia is endowed with great biodiversity, rich natural resources as well as strategic and economic value that have all created blessings and challenges for Indonesians. Against this backdrop, Indonesia will by the end 2025 reduce 70 percent of its plastic debris from 2017. PET plastic, commonly used in bottles, is 100 percent recyclable and the most collected and recycled plastic packaging in the world.

“The unique PET plastic used in soft drinks and water bottles is 100% recyclable and must never end up in our oceans. Today we are announcing a new PET recycling facility in Karawang. It will recycle 1.92 billion post-consumer PET bottles per year from across Indonesia by the end of 2023,” said Yashovardhan Lohia, chief sustainability officer at Indorama Ventures. “We are pleased to contribute to the Indonesian economy by adding 217 ‘green jobs’ as well as indirect employment to the area. Today’s announcement is possible because of Indonesia’s ambitious national plan to reduce marine plastic debris by 70 percent, reduce solid waste by 30 percent, and handle 70 percent of solid waste by 2025.”

D K Agarwal, CEO of Combined PET, IOD and Fibers Business at Indorama Ventures said, “The Indonesia Government’s leadership on waste allows us to invest in the infrastructure needed. Giving waste an economic value, as feedstock for new bottles, also drives improvements in waste collection systems. By building the infrastructure to recycle post-consumer PET bottles into new bottles, we are reducing waste and preserving our oceans. This new recycling facility will support our shared goal of closed-loop solutions and clean oceans.”

Indorama Ventures has six Indonesian sites across Purwakarta, Cilegon, Tangerang and Karawang. With this new recycling facility, IVL brings a circular business model to support our Indonesian operations. In 2019 Indorama Ventures announced it aims to recycle a minimum of 750,000 metric tons of PET globally by 2025, investing up to $1.5 billion to achieve this goal. IVL’s new plant in Karawang, along with its other recycling facilities in Southeast Asia, will work with existing PET flake production facilities in Indonesia.

Posted July 6, 2021

Source: IVL

 

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