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Home » Sustainability Spotlight

BAHP members stand at the forefront of sustainable technology and manufacture of environmentally conscious absorbent hygiene products.

Highlighted below are specific examples of BAHP member company initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and a greener tomorrow.

Ontex

Innovation is one of the key strategic pillars at Ontex. We develop and deliver the right product and packaging innovation at the right time, inspired by customer and consumer needs, with sustainability in mind.

New products are created from rigorous research into market trends, customer and consumer insights, the skills of our engineers and, not least, the creativity of our people. We also collaborate with partner organizations including leading universities, laboratories, institutes, start-ups and research organizations to make sure that we are at the forefront of change.

Innovation examples

  • Industrial diaper composting test with Les Alchimistes and gDiapers
  • Diaper collection for recycling in Belgium with start-up Woosh
  • SeconDry instant dryness technology
  • Orizon smart diaper
  • Mia, menstrual hygiene for heavy flows

More information can be found on the corporate website: www.ontex.be

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Lenzing

A keen advocate to transform the nonwovens industry with greater transparency and sustainability measures, Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ brand is marking a new milestone with the introduction of the industry’s first carbon neutral VEOCEL™ branded fibers. As a brand that has been dedicated to offering products based on renewable material wood, derived from sustainably managed forests, VEOCEL™ is leading by example, making significant strides in achieving new certification standards and now also reinforcing Lenzing’s commitments to carbon neutrality. With the Climate Care campaign the VEOCEL™ brand supports nonwoven industry partners and product brands to reduce their climate impact through the use of fibers with a net-zero footprint.

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Henkel

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in personal hygiene products at Henkel. Consumers are no longer satisfied with products that are only safe for them – they want products that are safe for the environment, too. Even though adhesives only make up a minor part of the materials in personal hygiene products, their role is crucial. Our hot melt adhesives, TECHNOMELT, are used in personal hygiene products core construction and in specialty applications such as elastic and leg cuffs. Henkel has different solutions to improve the sustainability of absorbent hygiene products. By using the right adhesives, it is possible to:

  • Optimize your footprint for a more sustainable production process
  • Enable sustainable designs, with adhesives with up to 70% bio-based content
  • Have a conscious selection of bio-based substrates

Visit our website to learn more how Henkel can contribute to more sustainable hygiene products.

 

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Crown Abbey

Crown Abbey are a small, focused team of consultants who help brands develop and launch new products – using our many years of experience and strong network within the absorbent hygiene world. We not only bring technical expertise, but we also help you to meet your brand’s sustainability objectives, through;

  • Consumer & market insights
  • Impartial advice on sustainability approaches
  • Knowledge of the competition & regulatory framework
  • Recommendation of technologies & vendors

From single use plastic, to reusable products, we can suggest technologies to meet your needs in terms of recycled content, biodegradable, flushable, disposability – for both the product & packaging.

How can your products better reflect your company sustainability goals? Do you want to source from vendors with a stronger supply chain compliance or with a greater social conscience?

We can offer technical product development, technology scouting & sourcing, and project management whilst incorporating a strong and authentic sustainability narrative along the whole product journey.

Find out more about how we can work with you: crownabbey.com/what-we-do/

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