Name of initiative
Punomo
Initiating organization and year
Punomo, ongoing
Weblink
http://punomo.fi/teeitse/
Short description
Web page with a variety of handicraft instructions and do-it-yourself topics including hints on how to recycle textiles. Includes also consumer advice on how to launder correctly to prolong clothing lifespans. Support page for arts and crafts teachers. Includes also links to a shop where some of the materials can be bought, but included here as the webpage is more informative than commercial.
Geographical coverage
Finland
Product type addressed
Clothing, interior, furniture, yarn etc
Position in value chain
Active lifetime and waste management
Time-frame
Ongoing
Region(s)
Reduce
Focus Area(s)
Reuse and recycling
Name of initiative
Research project on potential of using local hamp
Initiating organization and year
Juankoski city 2012
Weblink
http://www.finatex.fi/uutiset/kysely-kotimaisen-kuituhampun-kaytettavyydestatekstiili-ja-vaatetusteollisuuden-raaka-aineena.html#.U60ehFKKCmw https://www.webropolsurveys.com/Answer/SurveyParticipation.aspx?SDID=Fin78 6407&SID=7d23b222-2bf3-4a31-9455-634647230f78&dy=1996092264
Short description
Research project on potential of using local fiber hamp in different types of textiles. It includes a survey among textile companies and was implemented in 2012–2013, and financed by the North Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. Preliminary study showed that natural fiber hemp fiber material could be promising in particular in biocomposites and textiles. This project concentrated on fiber hemp production potential and further processing. The purpose of the survey was to find out the domestic fiber hemp raw material markets in the textile and clothing industry.
Geographical coverage
Savo-county in Finland
Product type addressed
All textiles (hemp based)
Position in value chain
Production
Time-frame
2012–2013
Region(s)
Reduce, Redirect
Focus Area(s)
Low impact production chains, encourage and facilitate local value chains
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