Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
Resource-friendly fabric finish
Biopolishing is a textile finishing process using cellulase enzymes to modify the surface of cotton fabrics. Pilling (lint balls on the fabric) is reduced, colour...
Watershed moment for microfibres
Microfibres shed by synthetic textiles during washing are currently in the spotlight, especially their impact on aquatic ecosystems. Researchers are investigating...
The wet processing of textiles is energy and water intensive, as well as requiring the use of numerous chemicals. Wet processing steps, depending on the textile product, can include sizing, desizing...
LCA for 501s ...
Levi's iconic 501 brand of jeans was put through a full life cycle assessment which revealed a number of valuable insights
One pair of jeans uses equivalent to 3 days’ water usage by...
The natural way to zero waste...
London museum seeks to establish a sustainable procurement policy and strategy
Received support for six projects to help them embed sustainability into their...
Proof is in the savings ...
Innovative solution can help transform an energy and high-impact water-proofing process into a cleaner, more cost-effective one
The process uses 80 % less chemical...
Sector / Industry:
Chemical and process engineering
Textile and clothing
Resources:
Energy
Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost3 - 6 Year(s)
This solution is just to 'dye' for ...
New scaled-up dyeing solution is faster and uses less materials and energy, which saves costs
Innovative clean technology successfully combines profitability...
Sector / Industry:
Textile and clothing
Resources:
Energy
Water
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost75-95%3 - 5 Year(s)
A company with 100 employees can save about 300 m3 of fresh water per year by using water-saving WC pans (6 litre volume) and a two-volume flush cistern instead of WC pans with a flushing-water...
Big effort leads to bigger results ... and awards
Engineering company puts its new EMS to the test and delivers big water and waste reductions
Annual water savings of 12 000 m3 and reduced material ...
Sector / Industry:
Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost23 Year(s)
Putting a lid on energy losses
Spanish firm discovers a whole world of ways to save energy, materials and costs
Its resulting measures earn it a prize at the European Business Award for the...
Remember to read the 'green print'!
Printing company with a robust eco-philosophy reeps benefits in Nordic market
Natural inks, oils and recycled paper are a key part of the green printing approach...
When design, business, engineering and the environment all come together
A tenancy change presents an opportunity to retrofit a slaughterhouse, making it more efficient and safer
Measures generate...
Sector / Industry:
Food processing
Resources:
Energy
Water
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost6.4 Year(s)