Synthetic fiber manufacturer Aquafil released its annual sustainability report, reflecting insights on the company’s commitment to doing business sustainably. The report showcases the results the group has achieved in helping to support and protect employees, local communities, and the environment as a whole.
According to Aquafil’s 2020 Sustainability Report, 95% of the group's total consumption of electricity came from renewable sources, and Aquafil’s greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 59%. The company also launched Aquafil Carpet Recycling, a new division focused on the recovery and processing of post-consumer rugs and carpets to be used to create Econyl regenerated nylon. Each facility has the capacity to collect and treat 36 million pounds of carpet each year, making a sizable dent in the waste stream. Aquafil Carpet Recycling is a circular economy-focused project where all of the recyclable materials are reused. Aquafil identifies different streams for the non-nylon elements such as polypropylene and calcium carbonate that are not used to make Econyl yarn to be used by other manufacturers.