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HK Non-Woven and HK Bonding have contributed significantly towards sustainability in particular: Recycling – Since 1994 recycled polyester from post consumer PET bottles has been used. The production processes are defined around minimal waste with closed loop production since 1993. Today, the company is one of the only international members in the Teijin’s ECO CIRCLE® Garment Accessories Association. The offices in China extensively use recycled materials (Orientated Strand Board) in pillars, walls, partitions, doors, book shelves and furniture. The paints used are formaldehyde free water based in line with environmental friendly procedures. Chemicals and water management – Since 1969 production processes use water based acrylic adhesives. Water is also recycled in the processes through precipitation to reducing usage. HK Non-Woven is also one of the first fiberfill companies to have processes using thermal bonded fibers since 1989. In addition, the company is one of the few that has the NIKE Blue Rating. Energy conservation – The China office has 20,000 sq ft with energy efficient lighting whilst the HK office has energy saving air con systems, which has reduced the energy consumption by 45%. The production management system is just in time with ERP integration resulting in energy conservation.