https://www.avient.com/idea/eco-conscious-alternative-coloring-textiles
A European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) study found that the production of clothing and footwear is responsible for about 10% of annual carbon emissions – which is higher than all international flights and maritime shipping emissions combined – using around 79 billion cubic meters of water annually.
https://www.avient.com/idea/smart-alternative-yields-savings-efficiency-mars-otomotiv
If, in the process, the solution delivered a lighter-weight part that would be a great value add for Mars Otomotiv’s customers, which were always trying to cut weight to reduce the carbon emissions of the their vehicles.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/surround
Additional benefits and features of Surround formulations vary depending on the reinforcing additives used, such as nickel-coated carbon fiber and stainless steel fiber.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials
Carbonateds
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=25
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=25
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=25
Carbon Fiber
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=117&page=2
Specialty color and additive Smartbatch™ concentrate developed with carbon fiber to produce desired effect for automotive interior
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Colorants _ Additives for Appliances Brochure.pdf
Using recycled materials is one way to attract eco-conscious consumers, but also to prepare for possible future legislation as governing bodies are looking to reduce carbon emissions. This is mainly due to carbon black content.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/SEM Solutions for E-Batteries Infographic_v2.pdf
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