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Related Keywords: Belgium, carbon footprint, Europe, Geothermal, Ham, hydroelectric, Nike, renewable energy, solar

Nike has opened a new distribution centre powered entirely by renewable energy as part of its ambition to reduce its carbon footprint to zero.

The company says the 1.5 million square feet centre, called the Court, in the Belgian town of Ham, is fuelled by wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass power.

The Court’s rack-supported structure required less steel and concrete, minimising waste and reducing material used in the construction process.

Related Keywords: Belgium, CCPIT, China, CHTA, Intertextile, Japan, Shanghai, technology, Textile, Turkey

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles marks its 25th anniversary with an increase in exhibitors.

Covering seven halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, around 1,150 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions will display their latest products and technologies for the home and contract textiles sectors. The 2018 expo hosted 1,091 exhibitors as well as 39,730 trade buyers from 104 countries and regions.

Related Keywords: Belgium, Concordia Textiles, global expansion, PurFi, Recycle, sustainable textile, technology, Textile, upcycling

PurFi, the U.S. developer of high-end products derived from rejuvenated textile waste streams, announces a joint venture with Belgium-based manufacturing partner Concordia Textiles. The new formation will be PurFi Manufacturing Belgium, headquartered in Waregem, Belgium, with management provided by Joy Nunn of PurFi and Carl Baekelandt of Concordia.