The majority of consumer goods go through a world of energy, … · 2019-10-08 · Odessa...
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Odessa Ingarfield, BHec Textiles/ Materials/ Manufacturing/ Process/ Optimization/ Waste Reduction/ Analysis/ Testing/ Operations/ Efficiency The majority of consumer goods go through a world of energy, packaging, transport, chemicals, minerals, fuels and labour. Let’s work together to change how we legislate, educate, manufacture, import, export, purchase, consume, reprocess and reuse.
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OdessaIngarfield,BHec
Textiles/Materials/Manufacturing/Process/Optimization/WasteReduction/Analysis/Testing/
Operations/Efficiency
Themajorityofconsumergoodsgothroughaworldofenergy,packaging,transport,chemicals,minerals,fuelsandlabour.
Let’sworktogethertochangehowwelegislate,educate,manufacture,import,export,purchase,consume,reprocessand
reuse.
Dissectingthematerial
worldThemicroand
macrolifewithinyourcloset
Whatdoyouhaveinyourpocketorpurse?
Thebirthofyourwallet• Conceptionanddesign• Rawmaterialsselection• Firstwalletprototype• Sampleapprovalorrejection?Moresamples…• Approval• Mill:mainfabricandlining• Trims:zippers,Velcro,snaps• FactoryandLabour• Shippingandpackaging• Warehouse• Retailer(bricksandmortaroronline)• Consumerpurchase
WhatisNaturalversusSynthetic
Natural:• oforproducedbynature• notartificial• truetonature
Synthetic:• producedbyachemicalsynthesis• ArtificialSynthesis:• Theproductionofacompoundbyachemicalreaction
Chemicals,minerals,plants and animalby
products
SyntheticsfromCarbonduringrefinementofcrudeoilornaturalgas
Crudeoilby-product(duringrefining)Naturalgasby-product(duringrefining)
• Carbon• Oxygen• Nitrogen• Hydrogen
• Manganese• Sodium• Cobalt
• Methanol• Ethane• Benzene
EXAMPLES:polyethyleneterephthalate(polyester),polyamide(nylon),polyurethane(elastane),polyolefins(polypropylene/olefin),polymethylmethacrylate(acrylic),HDP,LDP
Naturalmaterialsprocessing• Water• Fertilizers:potassium,nitrogen,sulfur,potash,phosphate• Pesticides:boricacid,naphthalene,potassium,copper,zinc• Livestock,plants/cropsorinsects,water• Scouring:sodium,chlorine,sodaash(sodiumcarbonate),phosphorous,water• Bleaching:hydrogenperoxide,sodiumhypochlorite,sodiumchlorite,sulfur,water
EXAMPLES:cotton,hemp,flax(linen),wool,silk,skins(leather),regeneratedcellulose(rayon/viscose/bamboo)
ColourantsAllproductsthathaveacolourrequireamanipulationofnature.Usingchemicals,water,heat,pressure,energy,timeandcombinationsoftheaforementionedweimparttheappearanceofcolourontomaterials.
Differentmaterialstakecolourindifferentfashions.Therearedifferentdegreesofaffinity,quality,performanceandresilience.
Bothnaturalandsyntheticdyeshaveaneffectontheenvironmentifconsideredforlargescaleconsumergoodsproduction.
Tie-dyingonet-shirtforapartyissignificantlydifferentthanimpartingconsistentcolourfor10,000products.
Dyesandpigments=ColorantsDye- solublecolouredcompoundswhichareappliedtomaterialsfromsolutioninwaterPigment- insolublecompoundsincorporatedbyadispersionprocessintomaterials,paints,printinginks,plasticsSoluble:capableofbeingdissolvedinasolution(suchaswater)Dissolve:tomelt;tobecomeliquidAllcolorantscomefromeitheroneoracombinationof:plant,mineral,metal,carbonoranimalbyproduct.Componentsusedincoloration:iron(oxides),charcoal,carbon,oxygenhydrogen,nitrogen,magnesium,copper,cobalt,chromium,oxygen,phosphorous,chlorine,aluminum,plant/treeleaves,roots,bark,animalbone,animalfeces,insects,berries,flowers,molluscsandblood.
Trimsaretheadditionalcomponentsinaccessories,apparel,footwear,etc.thatarenotpartofthebaseormainfabrics/materials.Trims:buttons,zippers,Velcro,snaps,toggles,drawstrings,cords,
elastic,labelsCompositions:metals,plastics,paints,dyes,cotton,rubber,
polyurethane,siliconeProcessing:heat,energy,labour,testing
Generallytrimsarenotrecycled…
TRIMS
LABOURPrivatelabel/Branded:
Designers,buyers,PD,QA,merchandisers,sourcing
Materials:knitters,weavers,chemists,dyers,finishers,
printers,QA,samplemakers,shippers,receivers
Factory:markingandgrading,cutting,transporters,managers,supervisors,sewers,finishers,QA,treatments,
shippers,receivers
Warehouse/Retailer:receivers,shippers,stockingteam,managers,
supervisors
PACKAGING
SAMPLING,APPROVALS MATERIALS,TRIMS,DYEHOUSE,FINISHERS,PRINTERS
FACTORY,TREATMENTS WAREHOUSE,RETAILER
Thermoplastics,paper,adhesives,string,cardboard,ink,ties,staples
SHIPPINGThroughouttheentireconsumergoodsprocess;prototypes,materials,chemicals,trims,finishedgoodsandevenpackagingitselfisbeingmoved
aroundtheglobe.
Design:samplesandapprovals
Materials:rawmaterials- spinners-knitters/weavers- dyehouse- printers- specialtytreatmentsfacilities
Trims:rawmaterials- converters-paints/dyes/finishes(chemicals)
Factory:receiptofallcomponentsneeded-packaging- treatments- warehouse(oftenbyboatorair;thenbyrailand/ortruck)
Warehouse:offtotheretailerorforonlinetotheendconsumer(rail,truck,carriervans,air)
Dissectingthematerialworld:themicroandmacrolifewithinyourcloset
Themajorityofconsumergoodsgothroughaworldofenergy,packaging,transport,chemicals,minerals,fuelsandlabour.
TheNEXTSTEPS: Refineourwasteprocessingandworktowardsgloballyunifiedapproaches.Breakapartourproductsatend-of-lifeandallowgreaterprimarymaterialsrecycling.Pullouttheelementsforre-use:thinkaboutquantumphysics,pico andnanoscale,chemicalrecycling,gasification,massspectroscopy,atomicbombardmentandmetalseparation.
THECOSTSWILLBALANCEIFTHISISDONECORRECTLY.
Let’sworktogether
QUESTIONSANDCONTACTDETAILS
Ms.OdessaA.Ingarfield,BHecExperience: McKinseyandCompany,Volkswagon,Lululemon,FGLSports,Serta,
Sealy,Simmons,JosephRibkoff,LeChateau,UnderArmour,SweatyBetty,HomeDepot,DynoNobel,Olds College,Federated,JCPenny,Bast FibreTechnology
Email: [email protected]: +14035895729LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odessa-ingarfield-97840755/Website: dessius.com
