How can we transform the nonwoven industry to be more sustainable while fostering economic growth?
Imagine everyday items – face masks, diapers, packaging – made from renewable sources like natural and recycled fibers, reducing our reliance on non-biodegradable materials.
“SUSTAFIT – Sustainable fit-for-purpose nonwovens” is a research project working to make everyday nonwoven products more environmentally friendly by developing sustainable alternatives in the nonwoven industry. With a dual objective, SUSTAFIT not only advances sustainable nonwovens through research but also aims to commercialize solutions, developing market-ready alternatives that can propel Finnish industries into the global market.
Join us for a half-day hybrid seminar open for everyone, highlighting the latest advancements in sustainable nonwovens. Speakers from the SUSTAFIT research project will share insights on the project’s outcomes, innovations, and contributions to environmental and economic sustainability.
When: –
Where: Marsio & Online, Aalto University, Otakaari 2 A, 02150 Espoo
Agenda
8.30–9.30 Breakfast
9.30–9.40 Opening words
9.40–10.15 Lightning talks (7 x 5 min talks)
10.15–11.30 Poster session, exhibition, and mingling
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a small collection of sustainable nonwoven prototypes and materials in the same space as the seminar.
To participate in the event, we kindly ask that you complete the registration form by 2 Sept, 2024 at 16.00.
Visit the event page at Aalto University’s website.
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The SUSTAFIT research project, funded by Business Finland, is a collaborative effort involving research partners Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Aalto University, along with active participation from various companies. The project has engaged partners and collaborators, including Fortum, Kemira, Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto, Spinnova, Nordic Bioproducts Group, NordShield, Lixea, UPM, Valmet, Sulzer, Fiber-X, Anpap, SharpCell, Paptic, JedX Medcare, Rester ja Mirka.
In addition to the domestic collaborations, the project is fostering partnerships with leading international research and development entities such as The Nonwovens Institute, EDANA, Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI), and NIRI Nonwovens Innovation.