Critique of Natural Fiber Composites Literature: Overemphasis on Mechanical Testing; Urgent Need for LCA in Textiles, Socio-Economic Impacts, Durability and Circular-Economy Studies
Critique of Natural Fiber Composites Literature: Overemphasis on Mechanical Testing; Urgent Need for LCA in Textiles, Socio-Economic Impacts, Durability and Circular-Economy Studies
here is scant evidence on rural employment effects, value distribution along the value chain, cost competitiveness, or the policy environments needed to enable socio-economic impacts of natural fibers. This gap... Read more...
Expert Insights: Turning Banana Waste into Profitable Fiber Ropes
Expert Insights: Turning Banana Waste into Profitable Fiber Ropes
Banana pseudostems are an abundant agro-waste stream that can be converted into banana fiber ropes, providing a low-carbon, biodegradable alternative to petrochemical ropes. This article synthesizes the technical pathway, comparative... Read more...
The Plastic Pollution Crisis and the Carbon Footprint of Synthetic Textiles.
The Plastic Pollution Crisis and the Carbon Footprint of Synthetic Textiles.
The Urgency of Circular Economy Models and Climate Change Mitigation Plastic pollution from synthetic textiles drives emissions and microplastics. Explore circular economy and natural-fiber solutions for climate mitigation and sustainable... Read more...
The Agro-Waste Problem: Banana Cultivation, Pseudostem Volumes, and the Climate Cost of Current Disposal Practices
The Agro-Waste Problem: Banana Cultivation, Pseudostem Volumes, and the Climate Cost of Current Disposal Practices
Banana pseudostems produce hundreds of millions of tonnes of agro-waste. This article quantifies emissions from disposal and outlines biogas, fiber and biochar solutions. Banana pseudostems are an overlooked climate and... Read more...
The Beauty of Natural Wool: An Eco-Friendly Fiber Journey at NFC
The Beauty of Natural Wool: An Eco-Friendly Fiber Journey at NFC
At The Natural Fiber Company Pvt Ltd (NFC), we celebrate the timeless elegance of natural wool, a biodegradable fiber that embodies sustainability and craftsmanship. Sourced responsibly, wool offers remarkable benefits... Read more...
Synthetic ropes vs Natural-fiber ropes. A life-cycle comparison of environmental impacts, biodegradability, and circular-economy opportunities
Synthetic ropes vs Natural-fiber ropes. A life-cycle comparison of environmental impacts, biodegradability, and circular-economy opportunities
Compare the environmental impacts of nylon & polypropylene ropes vs natural fiber ropes. LCA results, biodegradability, carbon benefits, and circular-economy pathways explained. Read more...
Global Sustainability Challenges in Materials & Textiles. Plastic Pollution, Synthetic Ropes, and the Promise of Banana Agro-Waste in a Circular Bio-Economy
Global Sustainability Challenges in Materials & Textiles. Plastic Pollution, Synthetic Ropes, and the Promise of Banana Agro-Waste in a Circular Bio-Economy
Plastic pollution and synthetic-fiber emissions imperil the climate and oceans. Valorizing banana agro-waste into biodegradable ropes and textiles offers circular bio-economy solutions. Read more...
Preserving the environment through sustainable green products derived from waste banana stems.
Preserving the environment through sustainable green products derived from waste banana stems.
Banana fibers can serve as an alternative to petrochemical fibers such as polyester or nylon. The Natural Fiber Company has generated wealth from waste by transforming this agricultural byproduct into... Read more...
Banana Stems: The Surprising Source of Eco-Friendly Products
Banana Stems: The Surprising Source of Eco-Friendly Products
Natural Fiber Company (NFC) has found a unique solution to this problem by extracting fibers from these waste banana stems. By utilizing these fibers, NFC has been able to create... Read more...
Natural vs. Synthetic: The Truth About Sustainable Materials
Natural vs. Synthetic: The Truth About Sustainable Materials
Running a sustainable business has changed my perspective completely. Now I understand that every material tells a story. The fibers in your shower loofah or shopping bag represent a choice between... Read more...
Banana Fiber Loofahs: The Best Zero-Waste Beauty Product
Banana Fiber Loofahs: The Best Zero-Waste Beauty Product
The magic begins with what farmers normally throw away. After harvesting bananas, the sturdy pseudostems are typically discarded. But when carefully processed, these stems become soft yet durable fibers perfect for... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Embracing Eco-Friendly Fashion
The Ultimate Guide to Embracing Eco-Friendly Fashion
The Green Weave Handbag stands out for its innovative use of upcycled banana-pseudostem fiber, a material that not only reduces waste but also showcases the beauty of sustainable fashion. This... Read more...