Repreve receives first LCA-based Higgs MSI score
Repreve, the recycled PET polyester (rPET) fibre made by Unifi, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is now even more transparent, having received its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI) scores.
The Higg MSI (version 3.2) is the most comprehensive tool for sustainability analysts, designers and product developers who want to make more informed materials choices. Its study confirms that US-manufactured Repreve reduces global warming potential by 21% compared to generic, mechanically recycled polyester and 42% compared to conventional virgin polyester.
“We continue to build on our commitment to transparency by having the results of our Repreve life cycle assessment (LCA) verified and accepted into the Higg MSI,” said James Cooper, Unifi sustainability manager. “Repreve has a lower global warming potential than standard rPET, providing our customers with a verified pathway to lower their environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals.”
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