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In June 2021, the EMFF funded project "BIOGEARS" finalized three prototypes of bio-based ropes, made from the yarns developed by Centexbel (Belgium).

This study examined which type of ecodesign criteria for textile products would have the greatest impact.

 In the European Union, efforts are already being made to switch to a more circular and sustainable textile economy.

Ondanks de beschikbaarheid van verschillende biogebaseerde en biologisch afbreekbare thermoplastische polymeren, zijn er maar weinig geschikte coatingtoepassingen, wegens een gebrek aan gemakkelijk aan te brengen en betaalbare biogebaseerde en biologisch afbreekbare coatingformules.

According to an inspection campaign conducted by the FPS Economy in Belgium in 2020, nearly four in five children's clothing items that were examined did not comply with safety regulations.

Op 15 maart 2021 publiceerde de OVAM de studie die Centexbel-VKC voor haar uitvoerde rond het inzetten van kunststofrecyclaten in bouwtoepassingen.