Technical textiles, respectively agro-textiles, a modern concept in the textile field are charact... more Technical textiles, respectively agro-textiles, a modern concept in the textile field are characterized by: alternative materials: lightweight, flexible, soft (multi/inter) functional, durable, a wide range of raw materials: processes, products and applications, new technologies: flexible, versatile, reliable, multifunctional, cost-effective, functional components, positive trend to increase the consumption of unconventional textile structures. The global technical textiles market is expected to grow from $ 176.83 billion in 2018 to $ 220.37 billion by 2022 with an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 5.89%. Among the factors that determine this growth, we can mention: new areas of application, modifying consumer requirements, the multifunctional character of the technical textile properties, new government regulations, climate change and global warming. The word “agro-textiles” is used to classify the woven, non-woven or knitted materials applied in sectors like: agriculture, hort...
Our planet is going through political, economic, social and ecological crisis, which are constant... more Our planet is going through political, economic, social and ecological crisis, which are constantly feeding each other. Human activities driven by a rapidly growing global population, unsustainable economic growth, technological innovations, but also inappropriate production practices and consumption models- create increasing pressures on ecosystems and natural resources. Neither the social nor the ecological crisis can't be overpassed without changing the way of our economic system works and which involves the manner how innovative transformations take place. In this context, it is mandatory to use design as a strategy consist of people to understand the basic principles of design: user orientation, empathy, mental and physical process, future orientation, visual approach, co-creativity, interconnection of complex systems, continuous testing and iteration. The circular design is an innovative tool for implementing the circular economy whose main purpose is: "to connect all...
Food and drink are some of the greatest traditions and pleasures of our society. Today we have ac... more Food and drink are some of the greatest traditions and pleasures of our society. Today we have access to an impressive variety and quality of food and drinks. The food sector is an indelible part of the social, economic and cultural edifice of Europe. But, like most progresses, this comes with challenges. The European food and drink industry wants to play its role as an active partner in addressing these challenges to ensure that Europe continues to have the highest quality and safest food in the world, taking care of the environment. Agricultural development is critically important to improving food security and nutrition. Major economic, social and environmental changes in agriculture around the world provide a starting point for understanding the issues surrounding sustainable agricultural development as a whole. The magnitude and complexity of the socio-economic context in the agro sector requires finding additional ways to adapt. In this context, the textile sector, respectivel...
Currently, the issues related to environmental pollution with plastics are a major concern. Agric... more Currently, the issues related to environmental pollution with plastics are a major concern. Agriculture is a vital area forhuman existence, but it generates large amounts of plastic waste. These result from agricultural practices that usesystems and support materials which help facilitate the work of farmers and offer a better yield of production and qualityof crops, in relation to the smaller areas of agricultural land. An alternative can be the use of sustainable textiles thatcan bring multiple benefits to the agricultural sector, including: pollution reduction, biodegradation potential, reducedconsumption of agricultural inputs like pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and water, high retention potential for water andgood ventilation, increased productivity and quality for the agricultural crops, etc.First of all, this paper discusses the potential use of bio-based and eco-friendly polymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA),in the form of fibres for the production of non-woven textil...
At European level, there are concrete measures regarding waste management in the circular economy... more At European level, there are concrete measures regarding waste management in the circular economy, and these refer to: mandatory recycling rates for different categories of waste: plastics, glass, metals, paper and cardboard as well as biodegradable waste; the obligation to redesign the products in order to increase the proportion of raw materials resulting from recycling and to increase the degree of recycling of products, in order to consider them as secondary raw materials; promoting and stimulating the reuse of products; increasing the recycling rate of municipal waste by 2030 to a minimum of 65%; increasing the recycling rate of packaging waste by 2030 to a minimum of 75%; reduction of food wastage and implicitly of the resulted food waste by 50% by 2030. The large amount of packaging waste determined the taking of legislative measures that defined the obligations of pack- aging producers/distributors, recycling objectives and the waste management hierarchy. New targets for the...
According to the Report presented in the ONU Program for Development there are eight dimensions o... more According to the Report presented in the ONU Program for Development there are eight dimensions of international security (collective security) and national security: economic-social security, food security, environmental security, community security, personal security, political security and individual security, to which demographic security and military security could be added. Although there have been concerns about the nutrition status of the population since ancient times, it was only in the middle of the last century that the scientific and institutional bases of contemporary food and nutrition policies were laid. Food and nutrition policies are represented by a series of objectives, priorities, norms and decisions adopted by the invested factors and institutions with the competences necessary to ensure to the entire population the economic and social conditions for a good state of individual and public health. Packaging has become one of the most important functions of a prod...
Technical textiles, respectively agro-textiles, a modern concept in the textile field are charact... more Technical textiles, respectively agro-textiles, a modern concept in the textile field are characterized by: alternative materials: lightweight, flexible, soft (multi/inter) functional, durable, a wide range of raw materials: processes, products and applications, new technologies: flexible, versatile, reliable, multifunctional, cost-effective, functional components, positive trend to increase the consumption of unconventional textile structures. The global technical textiles market is expected to grow from $ 176.83 billion in 2018 to $ 220.37 billion by 2022 with an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 5.89%. Among the factors that determine this growth, we can mention: new areas of application, modifying consumer requirements, the multifunctional character of the technical textile properties, new government regulations, climate change and global warming. The word “agro-textiles” is used to classify the woven, non-woven or knitted materials applied in sectors like: agriculture, hort...
Our planet is going through political, economic, social and ecological crisis, which are constant... more Our planet is going through political, economic, social and ecological crisis, which are constantly feeding each other. Human activities driven by a rapidly growing global population, unsustainable economic growth, technological innovations, but also inappropriate production practices and consumption models- create increasing pressures on ecosystems and natural resources. Neither the social nor the ecological crisis can't be overpassed without changing the way of our economic system works and which involves the manner how innovative transformations take place. In this context, it is mandatory to use design as a strategy consist of people to understand the basic principles of design: user orientation, empathy, mental and physical process, future orientation, visual approach, co-creativity, interconnection of complex systems, continuous testing and iteration. The circular design is an innovative tool for implementing the circular economy whose main purpose is: "to connect all...
Food and drink are some of the greatest traditions and pleasures of our society. Today we have ac... more Food and drink are some of the greatest traditions and pleasures of our society. Today we have access to an impressive variety and quality of food and drinks. The food sector is an indelible part of the social, economic and cultural edifice of Europe. But, like most progresses, this comes with challenges. The European food and drink industry wants to play its role as an active partner in addressing these challenges to ensure that Europe continues to have the highest quality and safest food in the world, taking care of the environment. Agricultural development is critically important to improving food security and nutrition. Major economic, social and environmental changes in agriculture around the world provide a starting point for understanding the issues surrounding sustainable agricultural development as a whole. The magnitude and complexity of the socio-economic context in the agro sector requires finding additional ways to adapt. In this context, the textile sector, respectivel...
Currently, the issues related to environmental pollution with plastics are a major concern. Agric... more Currently, the issues related to environmental pollution with plastics are a major concern. Agriculture is a vital area forhuman existence, but it generates large amounts of plastic waste. These result from agricultural practices that usesystems and support materials which help facilitate the work of farmers and offer a better yield of production and qualityof crops, in relation to the smaller areas of agricultural land. An alternative can be the use of sustainable textiles thatcan bring multiple benefits to the agricultural sector, including: pollution reduction, biodegradation potential, reducedconsumption of agricultural inputs like pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and water, high retention potential for water andgood ventilation, increased productivity and quality for the agricultural crops, etc.First of all, this paper discusses the potential use of bio-based and eco-friendly polymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA),in the form of fibres for the production of non-woven textil...
At European level, there are concrete measures regarding waste management in the circular economy... more At European level, there are concrete measures regarding waste management in the circular economy, and these refer to: mandatory recycling rates for different categories of waste: plastics, glass, metals, paper and cardboard as well as biodegradable waste; the obligation to redesign the products in order to increase the proportion of raw materials resulting from recycling and to increase the degree of recycling of products, in order to consider them as secondary raw materials; promoting and stimulating the reuse of products; increasing the recycling rate of municipal waste by 2030 to a minimum of 65%; increasing the recycling rate of packaging waste by 2030 to a minimum of 75%; reduction of food wastage and implicitly of the resulted food waste by 50% by 2030. The large amount of packaging waste determined the taking of legislative measures that defined the obligations of pack- aging producers/distributors, recycling objectives and the waste management hierarchy. New targets for the...
According to the Report presented in the ONU Program for Development there are eight dimensions o... more According to the Report presented in the ONU Program for Development there are eight dimensions of international security (collective security) and national security: economic-social security, food security, environmental security, community security, personal security, political security and individual security, to which demographic security and military security could be added. Although there have been concerns about the nutrition status of the population since ancient times, it was only in the middle of the last century that the scientific and institutional bases of contemporary food and nutrition policies were laid. Food and nutrition policies are represented by a series of objectives, priorities, norms and decisions adopted by the invested factors and institutions with the competences necessary to ensure to the entire population the economic and social conditions for a good state of individual and public health. Packaging has become one of the most important functions of a prod...
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