Top 5 Benefits of Using Non-Woven Polypropylene for Eco-Friendly Products

1. Recyclable and Reusable

One of the dominating benefits of using NWPP is the fact that it is fully recyclable. NWPP can be recycled up to seven cycles without the material having to be down cycled or losing its quality. In the recycling process is very easy to degrade and can be reprocessed into pellets which are then used in product manufacturing. Such a loop recycling minimizes polypropylene pellets used and plastic waste generated and dependent on fossil fuel sources.

Further, other items that can be made from NWPP include; reusable grocery bags; padded envelopes, and protective mailers which have a service life of up to five years before getting to be disposed of. This aspect makes it reusable, thus eliminating the amount of wastage produced eventually than the plastics and papers used only once. NWPP mailers provided by such brands as Ecovative are also returnable to the customer and can be reused after being reconditioned.

2. Reduces Reliance on Plastics

NWPP is a more environmentally friendly plastic product substitute for polyethylene and polystyrene materials. It has many of plastic like properties including protectiveness and durability but unlike the former, it is recyclable and biodegradable. The market for sustainable materials that competes directly with plastics is expected to reach $30 billion by 2026. NWPP also allows brands to offer an alternative to one-use plastics while at the same achieving the sustainability objectives through durability.

3. Bio-degradable and Bio-compostable Blends

The newer generations of NWPP have introduced new additives such as starches and polylactic acid (PLA) to arrive at fabrics that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. These types of NWPP blends will disintegrate over industrial composting or even in backyard compost heaps. Some of the brands in the market for biodegradable poly mailers are the Zero Waste Box and EcoEnclose, which are ideal for curbside food scrap collection programs. However even the traditional NWPP without additional incorporated biopolymers of any kind will eventually degrade over longer period if exposed to sunlight.

4. Lower Carbon Footprint

NWPP fabrics are produced using a process less damaging to the environment as compared to paper or plastic manufacturing. NWPP is produced by connecting polypropylene fibers through the process of welding affording it a structure that is different from weaving. This mode needs a minor amount of energy and generated fewer greenhouse gases. The use and recycling of NWPP at the expiry of its useful cycle also reduces methane emission as compared to sulphur-containing plastics disposed of in landfills. Although, there is cost implication for transporting products, it was found out that NWPP products such as padded envelopes can have up to 35% less carbon footprint compared to paper padding and boxes.

5. Ethical & Transparent Supply Chains

As one the main suppliers of NWPP, Texygen has taken appropriate steps in dealing with manufacturing partners to exercise strictly ethical standards in business. Currently the company obtains procurement of raw materials from socially responsible suppliers, and the leftover fibers are also used again. For instance, Texygen is one of those companies that manage a zero-landfill facility. To the consumers who are interested in enhancing social responsibilities, NWPP from ethical suppliers denying the products from polluting the environement or following unethical practices in the labor sector. NWPP is an industry standard and brands can let their customers know what NWPPs they use so that customers can buy from responsible brands.

In Conclusion

As more brands set goals in making their products and packaging more sustainable, non-woven polypropylene is one such solution. NWPP provides the safeguard and the durability required for shipping of envelopes, padded mailers as well as a host of other applications in the lowest impact manner on the environs possible. NWPP offers such advantages as recyclability, less usage of plastics, and responsible production to make companies more environmentally friendly while satisfying customers’ demands. The material helps to solve some of the main problems, such as the presence of a plastic bag or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to promote an ethical economy for various fields in the future.

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