Austria-based cellulosic fiber manufacturer Lenzing Fibers has been awarded the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The Nordic Ecolabel introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers, headquartered in Sweden certification system identifies products that have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner. Lenzing is the first fiber producer globally to be certified, receiving certification for its Grimsby, England; Heiligenkreuz, Austria; and Lenzing, Austria, production facilities. The company also plans to expand the certification to include its Tencel® production site in Mobile, Ala.
Under the Swan certification program, products are evaluated according to extensive criteria including chemical usage; emission values; water consumption; land utilization and energy use; product disposal; and product quality and functionality.
Lenzing Viscose® and Tencel fibers are derived from sustainable raw material and wood, and are produced in a way that optimizes resource usage. Products composed of 100-percent Lenzing Viscose or Tencel fibers are fully biodegradable.
Under the Swan certification program, products are evaluated according to extensive criteria including chemical usage; emission values; water consumption; land utilization and energy use; product disposal; and product quality and functionality.
Lenzing Viscose® and Tencel fibers are derived from sustainable raw material and wood, and are produced in a way that optimizes resource usage. Products composed of 100-percent Lenzing Viscose or Tencel fibers are fully biodegradable.
