The US’ recycling scheme to address textile production waste

September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

With the alarming growth rate of the waste generated by the United States’ textile production industries, the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency had recently revealed statistical data which has driven for the implementation of newer and better recycling schemes.

Though the attention directed towards the recycling of post consumer textiles and other unwanted fabrics has not really been considered to be quick and fast, the launch of pilot interventions and initiatives geared to address the concern has led to different eco-friendly projects, programs and strategies, including the recycled utilization of old textiles as eco-friendly home insulation items.
US recycling scheme
With statistics taken from the United State’s Environmental Protection Agency noting that 13.1 million tons of textile wastage was accumulated in 2010, figures pertaining to municipal solid waste generation/figures are also at high volume rates.

Given the fact that the fashion, clothing and accessories industries are among the key active industries in the country, the move is considered to be a smart and realistic one, though critics have been quick in questioning why it took so long for any programs and initiatives to be put in play.

With the same statistics gathered in 2010 noting that a total of 14% recovery rate of all industry-released textile products (which is roughly the equivalent of 2 million tons), the criticisms over the lateness of such initiatives can be pegged as justifiable, but not altogether a cause for people not to do their part in helping recover as much refuse textile products possible.

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The new Ekocycle by Coca Cola

August 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In response to the growing demand of sustainable and eco-friendly practices, Coca Cola recently partnered with Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas in introducing the launch of Coca Cola’s new lifestyle products brand, Ekocycle.

Primarily positioned to increase the awareness of recycling initiatives, Ekocycle’s scope includes education-inclined campaigns and programs that touch up on the utilization of recycled aluminum and plastic in the making of various products, including those being used in fashion and clothing items.

Also geared in increasing the demand for recycled products, the partnership between Coca Cola and Will.I.Am is pegged to enhance the better promotions and marketing campaigns of Ekocycle, targeting the younger generation of consumers in supporting the efforts and programs that are geared to further the general sustainability movement happening all over the world.

As a brand initiative, Ekocycle is ascribed to be a platform that is set in congruence with Coca Cola’s zero waste vision, along with the softdrink company’s views and focus on better sustainable practices.

Given its position in the global business community, Coca Cola’s Ekocycle has so far been well accepted, with more celebrities falling in line to be partners of the brand. Dr Dre, through his line of produced audio equipment, Beats, has also partnered with Ekocycle, along with New Era, the famed manufacturer of quality hats.

With plans to soon release a list of its 2012 partners, Ekocycle has steadily been gaining a lot of attention, given the big names involved in its overall operations and marketing programs and campaigns.

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Recycled materials often used for their “sturdy” forms

July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When talking about hard or sturdy materials utilized in the creation of eco-friendly bags, a number of recycled materials are often used by eco-sensible brands, developers and designers in ascribing to the sustainable norms of the eco-friendly fashion and apparel industry.

Given the necessary structural integrity of certain bags and containers, the utilization of recycled or reclaimed materials contributes to the Earth Friendly inclinations and advocacies of brands, coming out with products which are eco-friendly inside and out.

From eco-friendly golf bags to eco-sensible laptop backpacks, here are some of the commonly encountered recycled materials often utilized in the creation of tough and sturdy bags and containers.

Bamboo – though the utilization of bamboo as an eco-friendly clothing and fashion material is primarily with the creation of fabrics and textiles, tough “boards” can be derived from them, which makes them worthy as structure strengtheners for laptop bags, camping packs and golf bags.

Reclaimed Wood – reclaimed wood is not often found being utilized in eco-friendly fashion and apparel items, more common in being utilized as eco-sensible home furnishing materials, mostly for flooring purposes.

However, given their tough states, they are also utilized as strengtheners for various bags, mostly for luggage, given their generally solid construction states.

Recycled Aluminum – there really is no limit to the number of times aluminum can be re-smelted and reformed for other purposes, and given this aluminum-state, it is often utilized in adding more structural stability in certain bags and containers.

From being utilized as carry case bars or utilized in the construction of luggage wheels holders and/or hinges, recycled aluminum is one of the more popular materials used in making the metal components of certain bag types.

With more and more brands opting for eco-sensible standards, more products are made under the strictest of recycled or reclaimed material norms, greatly contributing to the overall impact of the on-the-rise eco-friendly standards in the fashion and accessories industry.

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