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Towards certified climate-neutral clothing
DutchSpirit, a young and trendy Dutch fashion brand, is the first in the world to produce climate-neutral clothing. Willem Lageweg, Director of MVO Netherlands, received a climate-neutral suit during the Live Earth Alert-manifestation in Amsterdam on 7 July 2007. With the aim to set up a certification scheme, DutchSpirit started talks with the textile industry associations, the Fair Wear Foundation, the Control Union, Made-By, Goede Waar & Co and MVO Netherlands. Partners for Innovation and the Climate Neutral Group have been commissioned to develop the project plan.
Further information: Emiel Hanekamp
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The German market for renewable energy and energy efficiency in housing
The EVD, an Agency of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, asked Partners for Innovation to carry out market research about the trends in energy efficient construction and renewable energy in Germany. The German market is moving quickly and is leading in Europe in the areas of zero-energy houses and of the use of photovoltaic cells and other renewable energy technologies in housing. The market research will map the trends, opportunities, players and policy instruments of the German market.
Further information: Cees van Halen
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CO2-neutral cosmetics
Solutions Cosmeceuticals, a dynamic Dutch enterprise in the cosmetic industry, produces first-rate skin care products. Solution Cosmeceuticals recently launched a line of products that is entirely climate-neutral. Partners for Innovation helped Solutions Cosmeceuticals to determine the CO2-footprint of its products. This project was implemented in cooperation with the Climate Neutral Group.
Further information: Emiel Hanekamp
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Renewable energy in developing countries: RTD4EDC website launched
Partners for Innovation is conducting a study into the role of research, technological development and demonstration in the implementation of renewable energy in developing countries. The European Commission finances this study that has the acronym ‘RTD4EDC’. Partners for Innovation conducts the study in cooperation with partners from three continents: IT Power India, ESENERG Paraguay and Nano Energy South-Africa. The first results will be available shortly on the project website (www.developingrenewables.eu) that was recently launched.
Further information: Peter Karsch
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NPSP develops composites based on natural materials
NPSP Composieten, a Dutch producer of high-end fibre-reinforced composites, has developed a new process that makes use of natural materials (such as flax and hemp). NPSP currently carries out a study into the feasibility of three possible applications of the new material, in the sectors transport, building materials and interior design products. SenterNovem co-finances the study because of the promising market perspectives and the expected environmental benefits. Partners for Innovation assists NPSP in the development of the market introduction strategy for the new products, and conducts part of the project management.
Further information: Siem Haffmans
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