Welcome to the third issue of Lenzing Nonwoven eNews!
“Nordic Swan“ for Lenzing Nonwoven Fibers
The “Swan” is considered a leading certification system, which helps the entire supply chain up to the consumer to identify environmentally friendly products of high quality.
Lenzing Viscose® and TENCEL® fullfil the stringent requirements of the Nordic Ecolabel in terms of environment, quality and functionality since they are:
- derived from the renewable raw material wood
- produced in an environmentally responsible manner
- pure, soft and absorbent in use
- fully biodegradable after disposal
At present the certification comprises the site in Grimsby, United Kingdom as well as the sites in Heiligenkreuz and Lenzing, Austria. An expansion to incorporate the TENCEL® production site in Mobile, USA is already at the planning stage.
The certification of Lenzing’s nonwoven fibers offers its customers the opportunity to have their own products certified with the Nordic ecolabel in the following nonwoven categories: “Cosmetic Products” e.g. for wipes or cosmetic-pads and “Sanitary Products” e.g. for tampons, incontinence applications or surgical dressings.
Contact us for further information.
Green wipes are “in”
The world of wipes is extremely dynamic. In the beginning wet wipes were cleaning tools combining two components to ease use. Wipes have evolved into high-performance delivery systems which absorb, retain and release lotion on demand.
Today the wipes applications fully meet the requirements of the consumers - convenience is key. Lenzing fibers offer specific solutions for manifold applications.
However, focus is not only placed on performance factors but also on environmental aspects. Being made from wood, Lenzing fibers have become the 'in' product of choice for branded and private label companies looking for environmentally responsible wiping products.
Environmental protection, global warming and energy consumption - these issues have been in the media for more than just the past few months. This continual presence of environmental topics in the media has impact on the buying behavior of consumers: They want to know whether wipes are environmentally responsible or not.
Wipes made from Lenzing fibers solve the day to day problems of consumers while improving their own personal environment and simultaneously being kind to the planet.
In 2008, Lenzing fibers were certified as "compostable" materials and awarded with the Nordic Swan. Eco-Labels and Oeco-Tex certificates help consumers to identify environmentally responsible products. Beyond this, Lenzing confirms compliance with FDA and REACH.
Contact us to learn more about the labels Lenzing has been awarded with.
Event Preview
SPRITZBETONTAGUNG
15. - 16.01.2009
Alpbach Tirol
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VISION
26. - 29.01. 2009
New Orleans
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European Coatings SHOW 2009
31.03 - 02.04.2009
Nürnberg
Booth Number: Hall 7, Booth 625
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ANEX
20. – 22. 05. 2009
Shanghai
Booth Number: 1E05
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Focus on Sustainability
In order to meet the increasing interest in environmental topics Lenzing has issued the second edition of the Lenzing sustainability report including details on the Life Cycle Analyses conducted by University of Utrecht. Download
Picture contest
Lenzing is proud to present the winner of the Nonwoven Fibers picture contest: Mr. Iwan Hidayat, Indonesia won the digital camera. Thanks to the numerous participators of the contest. View the Top-10 pictures
Season's greetings
The Lenzing Nonwovens Team wishes you a Merry Christmas as well as a bright and prosperours New Year.
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