Freudenberg
Performance Materials (Freudenberg) has now begun using the ECO-CHECK label to
identify particularly sustainable products within its portfolio. The label
helps customers to quickly and clearly identify sustainable products.
Freudenberg products bearing the ECO-CHECK label meet demanding criteria in at
least one of four categories: Saving resources, eco-efficiency for customers,
reduced environmental impact at the end of the product’s life, or extended
durability.
“The ECO-CHECK label
quickly and accurately indicates to our customers at a glance that the relevant
product offers a significant advantage in terms of environmental protection
compared to our standard products or those of our competitorsâ€Â, explained John McNabb, CTO Freudenberg Performance
Materials.
Four demanding
environmental aspects
A Freudenberg product
bearing the ECO CHECK label fulfills at least one of four demanding
environmental aspects: 1) Its manufacture saves resources; 2) It improves the
manufacturing footprint of our customers; 3) It is recyclable, biodegradable or
can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner after use. 4) Certain
features contribute to a long service life of the product.
Current examples
Many of Freudenberg’s
products bearing the ECO-CHECK label contain a high proportion of recycled
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), derived for example from plastic bottles. In
this case, the most important environmental advantage is the reduction in CO2
emissions. Typical examples of products offering this benefit are carpet
backings and components for shoes and clothing, including comfortemp materials.
Increased durability,
raw material savings and improved eco-efficiency for customers are the main
features of numerous Evolon fabrics, which are used by consumers in the form of
bed linen, bath towels and reusable cleaning cloths, for example.
The ECO-CHECK label
also demonstrates the significant sustainability advantage of a small number of
manufacturing and processing steps for a particular healthcare product: a
hydrophilic PU foam with a direct coating of silicone adhesives, which is used
in modern wound care.
More information
about ECO-CHECK and the endorsed products can be found here.