Sustainability

Composite nonwovens have been prepared from natural fibers (bagasse and cotton) and biobased polymers, such as corn-derived polyesters. Some nonwoven compositions have been treated with flame retardants containing phosphorus or boron which might act aggressively on the development of microbial colonies responsible for biodegradation. For other compositions the presence of plasticizers used for reducing polymer crystallinity could act as inhibitors for biodegradation, particularly in anaerobic conditions. Biodegradation of composite nonwovens is described based on their morphological (microscopy) and physical properties (thermal transitions, tensile strength) at different time periods after submission to bio-derivative conditions, as well as the events during the actual degrading process in aerobic and anaerobic environments.

In recent years, cotton has been criticized for its environmental impact under the misconception that today’s agricultural practices are the same as in decades past. Nothing could be further from the truth. This presentation will focus on the application of technology and best practices to ensure that cotton remains an integral and sustainable part of American agriculture.

• Areas most critical for advances in sustainability
• Opportunities to reduce costs at all stages of production

This paper will spotlight sustainability from the viewpoint of a goods manufacturer.   KCC will present its approach on sustainability and its progress against its Environmental Vision programs.

Learn how companies can address sustainability internally through processes and materials.

• Consumer demand for eco-friendly wipes
• Natural and synthetic sustainable products in wipes juice
• Performance characteristics