1、Purification and protectionHow innovative solutions are making filtration more sustainable2CONTENTSIntroduction 3FROM CRADLE TO GATE ENSURING A STRONG START ON SUSTAINABILITY 4Fibers 5Binders 6Chemicals 7Production 8THE USE PHASE ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY ALONG THE VALUE CHAIN 9Efficiency 10Lifetime 1

2、2Applications 13FULL CIRCLE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FILTRATION 15AuthorsCdric ValletHead of Product Management&Business Development,Filtration,AhlstromTamara QuatranoVice President of R&D&Product Development,Filtration,AhlstromJan KaukopaasiProduct Manager,Liquid Filtration,Ahlstrom3INTRODUCTIONAi

3、r and liquid filtration therefore play a critical role in making our world safer and more comfortable.From air conditioning and milk filtration to gas turbine and automotive air intake,there are numerous applications and industries that depend on high-performance filtration to purify and decontamina

4、te fluids and gases and ultimately to protect people and systems all over the world.At the same time,even as the demand for protection and purification in our built environment rises,calls are also growing for products that protect the health of our natural environment.With the global sustainability

5、 transition taking hold and the pressure from consumers and regulators increasing,it is time for filter manufacturers and customers to embrace more sustainable filter media.In this white paper,we identify the main aspects of sustainability that arise throughout the filtration life cycle and explore

6、ways of addressing them,providing examples of innovative specialty materials solutions.We also discuss the power of sustainable filtration to support other industries as they look to reduce their carbon footprints.Around the world,there is a growing demand for safe and healthy indoor environments,fr