Water-saving Award

Water Resources Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs on December 19th obtain a water-saving Award in recognition of excellent water-saving enterprise, units and individuals, including Super Textile and other 21 companies of the year. In his speech, Vice President Wu Den-yih said that in recent years by the impact of global climate change, Taiwan plagued by drought and flood frequency is increasing, not only government departments premade contingency measures, and all the people should be fit to exercise water conservation.
Economic Minister Du Zi-jun specified that the 21winning corporate units in this year are quite outstanding performance in the water conservation, and the total annual water-saving capacity of 2,011 tons.

2012.12.12 carbon footprint demonstration

December 12^th, EPD invited six vendors who participated in the carbon footprint demonstration case and obtained exploration label then gel containing food, clothing, housing, transportation and other aspects of the product's carbon footprint. 
For the corporate social responsibility, Manufacturers to formulate a vision of product carbon footprint reducing targets, including the upgrading of the raw materials extraction rate, waste recycling, and research new technology to lower the heat of the earth.

The Eco shopping bag of Super Textile is made from 100% recycled PET bottles, which could reduced the carbon emissions 5KG effectively.

More information: http://cfp.epa.gov.tw

2012 public welfare for children

Super Textile has dedicated to public welfare and social responsibility for a  long time. We produce Eco-friendly products, greening our factory, and share our experience of environment protection to the public.

We know that the children are our hope, however some children need some help to solve their problems of living necessary. We collaborated with different companies, ex AUO, 3M, Unimicron etc. and sponsored 5000 welfare lunch boxes. By selling these lunch boxes, the revenue will go to Child Welfare League Foundation.

2012 Taiwan Green Classics Award

In 2011, we have received the Taiwan Green Classics Award for RPET (recycled PET bottle fabrics) products, but we provided not only fabrics for years. We can do something more, from material to finished products. We provide a total service chain for example, design, manufacture, transport etc  to our customers, and help them to decrease the cost, energy or travel expenses. It is a total solution service, and this is the reason why we have the Taiwan Green Classics awards again.

2012 the Best Company Award

It is great honer, that we have received the 2012 Best Company Award again, which was held by Department of Labor, Taipei City.  We believe that, our staff is the biggest  assets and we keep trying to improve our welfare. Supertex concerns our planet and our staff, too.

PET bottle, the gold on the ground

In Taiwan, there are about 90,000 tones recycled PET bottles each year. Perhaps, you have no idea, how many bottles or how huge they are. The following number may be scaring you: 90,000 tones PET bottles are equivalent to 4.5 billion bottles and the volume is about 3 Taipei 101 buildings. If we can do something differently, we can create new value for these wastes.

15 years ago, we, Supertex, tried to spin from recycled bottles; however, the yield rate is only 30%. It could not be done by one man or single company. By publicizing of government and increasing environmental awareness, the yield rate highly goes to 80%. More and more companies realize the social responsibility, and start to use eco-material to produce their products. It is the future and this is the chance!

the eco-uniform

The garbage collector of Taipei city had new uniform. The difference from the past is that, the new uniform is made from 122 PET bottles. It is lighter than cotton, more breathable, quick-drying and more identifiable than before.
We hope, the new uniform can help our garbage collectors more comfortable and safe during working.

The Trade Show for KIND + JUGEND 2012

We will fly to Cologne and demonstrate our new products for baby stroller from 9.13 to 9. 16 2012. We invite you to visit our booth.
See you in Cologne!

more information
http://www.kindundjugend.com/en/kindundjugend/home/index.php

Vegetarian diet once a week

For the reason of health and environment, many people began to have vegetarian diet. Eating more vegetable and fruits, but less the meats. In response to LOHAS and health, from this March, we tried to offer vegetarian diet once a week in our staff restaurant. At first, we had to say, it was not easy, because the most of our staff did not get used to it. Last week, we have made a questionnaire survey for the vegetarian diet. Despite the feedback were positive, we will go on to make our meal healthier and more delicious.

10 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time? Staff members at the Worldwatch Institute, a global environmental organization, share ideas on how to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN at home and at work. To learn more about Worldwatch's efforts to create am environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs. 
Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's "going green." We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us for living more sustainably. Let's start now.
We've partnered with the Million Car Carbon Campaign to help you find ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. This campaign is uniting conscious consumers around the world to prevent the emissions-equivalent of 1 million cars from entering the atmosphere each year.
Keep reading for 10 simple things you can do today to help reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happier, healthier life. For more advice, purchase State of the World 2010 - Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability, a report from 60 renowned researchers and practitioners on how to reorient cultures toward sustainability.

1. Save energy to save money.
   
   
   
   
   • Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
   • Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
   • Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
   • Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
   • Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.
2. Save water to save money.
   
   • Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
   • Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
   • Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
   • Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.
3. Less gas = more money (and better health!).
   
   
   
   
   • Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
   • Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
   • Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.
4. Eat smart.
   
   • If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
   • Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
   • Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.
   • Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain [pdf]. This is especially true for seafood.
5. Skip the bottled water.
   
   
   
   • Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
   • Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
   • Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.
6. Think before you buy.
   
   
    
   • Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.
   • Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.
   • When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.
   • Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.
7. Borrow instead of buying.
   
   • Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
   • Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.
8. Buy smart.
   
   
   
   
   • Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
   • Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
   • Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).
9. Keep electronics out of the trash.
   
   • Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
   • Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
   • Recycle your cell phone.
   • Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.
10. Make your own cleaning supplies.
    
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    • The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
    • Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.

Carbon Footprint formulation

As the society is becoming more aware of the issue on Energy Saving & Carbon Reduction, Carbon Footprint has set on being the most leading trend on environmental protection.

Industrial development Bureau has authorized EDF to invite Super Textile engaging in EPD (Known as Environmental Product Declaration) to formulate the statement for one particular product. All correlated parties as well as industrial professions will be gathered and discussed the description of specific product and constitute the standard that could be generally used but also distinct from one another.  With all the efforts in past months, the final statement was completed in both Chinese and English versions on Dec. 31st, 2011.  This will also be announced on GEDnet in 2012.

In past, we can only rely on the statements from others, which might not be applicable to our product case by case.  With EPD as a media, we are able to take initiation on stipulating new standard for our product.