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10/30/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Finnish startup creates new type of fabric that they hope will eventually compete with cotton

From the forests of Finland comes a new product made from the most common waste material of the wood industry. A startup company is turning wood pulp into a fabric that could become a viable alternative to cotton, an article in Fast Company stated. Spinnova set up its brand new factory in Jyväskylä. The city […]

04/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

From makeup wipes to wet wipes: How these non-woven fabrics do more harm than good

There’s no denying the convenience provided by wet wipes. Originally marketed for babies, wet wipes have since seen more use by adults the world over (makeup wipes, anyone?). Though they make life easier for people, their impact on our infrastructure and the environment is anything but positive. After use, wet wipes are usually tossed in […]

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