Textile Industries use different chemicals in different processes like, dyeing, finishing, scouring, bleaching, softening, washing etc. The textile chemicals & dyeing industry consume large quantities of water and produces large volumes of wastewater from different steps in the various processes. Wastewater from textile processing and dyeing containing residues requires appropriate treatment before being released into the environment. Interest in eco-friendly processing in textile industry has increased in the current scenario because of increased awareness of environmental issues.

www.fibre2fashion.com has got feedback from the eminent players of the textile industry regarding eco-friendly processing.

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The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world, employing over 25 Mio people. Consumers spend around $1.3 Trillion on textiles every year, most of it on clothes.

The study of the environmental impact of textiles is extremely complex. It is clear, however, that enormous amounts of water and energy are consumed in the production and care of textiles in addition to the transportation of the goods.

Huntsman Textile Effects is dedicated to provide innovative solutions to conserve the worlds resources in textile production and textile care.

Huntsman delivers innovative solutions for textile processes, which:

• reduce water and energy consumption during preparation, coloration and finishing

• reduce aqueous waste and off-gases

• improve process efficiency

• reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals

Serving Resources in Textiles:

Huntsman delivers a range of innovative effects, which:

• reduce the amount of energy required in the care of garments

• keep clothes fresher without washing

• keep garments looking new for longer

• reduce or eliminate the need to tumble dry or iron

• eliminate the need to dry clean

Living sustainability for all Huntsman Textile Effects (TE) associates is based on a solid foundation encompassing all aspects of Product Stewardship.

Product Stewardship demonstrates Huntsmans commitment to responsible care. It is an integrated business process for identifying, managing and minimizing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) impacts at every stage of a products life cycle.

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www.solidworks.com Can your company meet customers growing demand for eco-friendly products? In a couple of years, you wont have a choice. Sustainable design gets you there ahead of the market with great, green products. Sustainable design hinges on life cycle assessment (LCA), an in-depth, cradle-to-grave analysis of your product. LCA gives you the information and confidence to make smart, environmentally friendly decisions before manufacturing begins. If you want to reduce your products environmental impact and differentiate your company, using SolidWorks Sustainability is the clear and easy way to take those first steps.

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CNN Eco Solutions 2007-12-03 Electronics Greening today’s electronics One electronics giant aims to cut the environmental impact of their products. CNN’s Eunice Yoon reports. *** – Up to 5 percent (50 million tons) of waste globally is e-waste, Greenpeace says – E-waste is growing rapidly in the developing world – Exporting e-waste to developing world is growing issue, US says – Hi-tech industry beginning to consider eco-friendly products *** Credit cnn.com http sony.com.au

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Having an eco-friendly home requires more than just installing bamboo floors and having a composter in the kitchen; it’s also important to change our everyday behaviors. Fortunately, as the green movement continues to gain momentum, more and more products are becoming available to help regular people like us lead greener lives.

The Bware Water Usage Monitoring Meter is a new green gadget that attaches to toilets, faucets, and showers, and shows homeowners how much water they’re using in real time. The Bware Meter uses no electricity, and the monitor is made out of recycled ABS.

By allowing us to see the amount of water we’re using in the moment, we instantly become aware of the environmental impact of our actions. With this new awareness in place, we can adjust our behaviors so that we’re using water in a much more responsible way.

If you’re an avid recycler, but hate the mess that all your recycling containers create, then it’s time to consider investing in an All-in-One Home Recycling Centre. Resembling a filing cabinet, the design of the Recycling Centre is minimalist and sleek. No more garish blue bins and overflowing containers!

Manufactured by Mode, the Recycling Centre replaces all your old recycling bags or bins. With large compartments for metal, glass, paper, and plastic, it’s easy to stay organized. The Recycling Centre also has the handy feature of being able to crush cans, and can be programmed to notify you when it’s recycling day.

If you’re trying to teach your children to be environmentally responsible, Bill Nye has created his own recycling gadget called that Paper Recycling Factory. This kit teaches children how to turn scrap paper into greeting cards and stationary. The Paper Recycling Factory is a fun way to teach kids about the science of recycling, and to stimulate their creativity.

Got stains, but hate pouring chemicals all over your clothing? The BioWashBall is a new product that eliminates the need for laundry detergent. The ball works by releasing negative ions and increasing the wash water’s pH level. These two processes work together to release dirt and stains from your clothes—without using chemicals that can cause skin irritation and pollute the earth.

Every time you purchase laundry detergent, you’re shelling out money for plastic containers filled with chemicals that get released into the environment. One BioWashBall however, can be used for approximately 3 years before needing to be replaced, and is recharged by simple sunlight.

As the temperatures outside rise, so does our need for air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioning wracks up our energy bills, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. One new solution is the GreenCore Solar Air Conditioner. Utilizing the power of the sun to charge the battery, this air conditioner provides environmentally responsible cooling.

When the sun’s not shining and the batteries have run down, this unit switches automatically to AC power. Within just 3 hours, the batteries are fully recharged. A heating component can be added as well, so homeowners can stay warm on crisp nights using this unit.

Another option for home heating is the Radiator Booster, which circulates heat from your radiator throughout the room. This heats up the area more quickly, and causes your boiler to shut off in half the time. This device alone can reduce your heating bills by about 10%.

To reduce draughts year-round, Black & Decker has created the Thermal Leak and Draught Detector. A simple color-coded light tells you where cold spots are in your home, and where there may be flaws in your insulation. Once you’ve identified where the cold air is coming in from, you can repair the crack, or add insulation as necessary to fix the problem. The less draughts, the lower your energy bills will be.

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Promotional gifts, such as promotional keyrings, note pads, promotional clothing and various other promotional items are effective branding tools and are a great way to increase awareness of your company or organization. Small promotional items that are cost-effective and easy to transport are perfect for trade shows or to provide as small giveaways to get your company’s name and contact information into the hands of your potential customers and clients.

With the explosion of the green revolution, companies are now searching for ways to meet their promotional product needs and continue this effective mode of marketing while lowering their carbon footprint and showing their customers that they care about the world we live in just as much as they care about acquiring new clients. Fortunately, promotional products providers have anticipated this need and now offer eco friendly and recycled promotional gifts, such as eco friendly clothing, recycled promotional keyrings, recycled note pads and eco bags.

It is now very easy for companies to find eco friendly versions of all of their favorite promotional items, which allows them to transition to green marketing methods and makes a positive statement to their target audience. By giving away recycled bags, organic clothing, recycled keyrings and eco friendly recycled note pads, companies can make a strong environmental statement and show their commitment to limiting their impact on the environment.

Naturally it is a great idea for companies to consider ways to lower their environmental impact, but it is also important to keep in mind that consumers are far more concerned with using eco friendly recycled products and going green than ever before. Because of this, seeking out eco friendly recycled promotional products is an essential component to any marketing campaign trying to reach these consumers.

Promote your business or organization with recycled keyrings, eco friendly recycled note pads, recycled bags and eco friendly clothing and you will not only be partaking in environmentally responsible marketing, but also letting your potential customers and clients know that your business cares about them and the environment.

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If you’re looking for a truly eco friendly product, consider a home water purifier and stop buying bottled.  You may understand the environmental impact of all of those plastic bottles, but there are other issues to consider, as well. 

Over the years, the plastic bottles have been the major point of criticism.  To try and reduce that criticism, many companies have started making bottles that weigh less and are composed of less plastic.  That’s a good starting point.

The bottles are recyclable, but most people don’t recycle.  So, regardless of how little they weigh or how little plastic is used to make the bottle, they are still a source of trash. 

If you want one of the most eco friendly products, you should consider a home purifier, especially if you currently drink bottled beverages.  Some of the better companies sell glass containers that are dishwasher safe and reusable.  So, you can bottle your own at home.

More than 25% of all bottling manufacturers use municipal water supplies.  That means they are taking your tap water and reselling it to you.  Dasani, Aquafina, Pure-life and many others are simply purified tap-water.  Yet, they are not as pure as what you could do at home. 

Large scale purification methods are simply not as effective as what a person can do in their home.  So, not only is a home purifier an eco friendly product, it actually provides a higher quality product than you could purchase in a store. 

One other thing to consider is the amount of freshwater wasting by the bottled beverage industry.  Our freshwater sources are not unlimited.  As the population continues to grow and with global warming, scientists expect that freshwater shortages will be a big problem in our lifetime. 

This is no longer an issue for future generations.  It is something that we must consider, today.  If you are like most people, you are already buying other eco friendly products.  A home purifier is your next step.

It’s time that everyone learned what the bottled water industry is doing to our planet.  Share what you have read with your friends and just say “no” to bottled beverages.  You’ll save money and you’ll help save the planet.  

An investment in a home purifier is an investment in an eco friendly product.  For less than a dime per day, you and your family can have all you can drink, while creating less trash and taking nothing extra from our freshwater reserves. 

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