What is the circular economy?
The circular economy is an approach that seeks to minimize waste and maximize the reuse, recycling, and recovery of materials and products. In contrast to the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” the circular economy proposes closing the life cycle of materials, keeping them in use for as long as possible.
The adoption of circular economy practices has become crucial to addressing environmental challenges and maximizing the use of available resources. At DNT Nonwoven Fabrics, we are nonwoven manufacturers and apply the circular economy to our production cycle by recovering nonwoven scraps, transforming them into polypropylene pellets, and reincorporating them into our manufacturing process.
How do we apply the circular economy?
We recognize the importance of making the most of available resources and minimizing our environmental footprint. Our DNT Bond Recycled manufacturing process is a perfect example of how we apply the circular economy in our company.
- Recovery of nonwoven scraps: We collect the nonwoven scraps generated during our manufacturing process and subject them to a rigorous selection and classification process. This step allows us to identify suitable materials for further processing.
- Transformation into polypropylene pellets: The selected nonwoven scraps undergo a decomposition and shredding process, where they are converted into polypropylene pellets. These pellets become the key raw material for our DNT Bond Recycled product.
- Reincorporation into the manufacturing process: The polypropylene pellets obtained are reintegrated into our DNT Bond Recycled manufacturing process. By using this recycled material, we reduce the need to extract new resources and minimize material waste.
Benefits of the circular economy
- Waste reduction: By recovering nonwoven scraps and transforming them into polypropylene pellets, we reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, thus preventing environmental pollution.
- Saving natural resources: By reincorporating polypropylene pellets into our manufacturing process, we reduce the need to extract new raw materials, saving valuable natural resources.
- Lower energy consumption: Using recycled materials instead of new ones reduces the energy required in the manufacturing process, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint.
