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Edana debates on nonwoven

waste management

The European Disposables & Nonwovens Association (Edana) based in Belgium, has discussed the need for
management of waste in nonwovens and its related industry at a workshop. The objective of the workshop was
to develop a strong network and relationship with relevant stakeholders directly or indirectly involved in waste
management in South Africa. This workshop was a follow-up to a first meeting with South Africa's department
of environmental affairs in May 2016, prompted by growing concerns related to littering and the rising volume
of waste from absorbent hygiene products.

The focus of the workshop was on the solutions for management of waste from absorbent hygiene products to
address collection and disposal gaps and raise consumer awareness. Product manufacturers, government
agencies, provinces, municipalities, waste management companies and environmental civil society groups
participated in the workshop. The roundtable enabled stakeholders to understand each other’s concerns and
expectations and was an effective platform for constructive discussions.

EDANA is an international association for the nonwovens and related industries. The association has served its
members for more than 40 years. The committees, programs and events are designed to bring the industry
together and EDANA is helping its members design their future. The association aims to provide best in class
value to its members and promote industry competitiveness through innovation and social, environmental and
economic sustainability. It is also focused to create positive awareness of and trust in the industry and its
products and services and promotes free and fair trade in favor of the consumer and members through
shaping of the regulatory and market environments.

China limits textile trading

activities with North Korea

The changing political demographics around the globe has also lead to the changes in trading policies of
major players of different market sectors. According to the latest updates, China has decided to limit the oil
supply to North Korea and stop buying textile from the politically isolated nation of North Korea.

China is most important trading partner of North Korea and its only source for hard currency. This said ban on
the textile trades will have a huge negative impact on the Pyongyang’s income. At the same time the China’s oil
exports are the main source of petroleum products. The decision is followed by the fresh sanctions agreed at
the United Nation earlier in the month of September.

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