Health and hygiene vendor Essity says it has become the first company in the sector to produce tissue from a CO2-free production process using renewable hydrogen.
The supplier started a pilot for CO2-free tissue production at its facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany, in the second half of 2021. Traditionally, the paper drying process has relied on natural gas to achieve the required high temperatures of 600°C, while renewable energy has not been a viable alternative.
“By using hydrogen in the drying process, Essity has demonstrated that energy-intensive production processes can also become CO2 emission-free,” Essity stated. “[We aim] to continue applying breakthrough technologies to significantly reduce [our] environmental footprint.”
The Mainz-Kostheim location transforms recycled paper into tissue marketed under the Tork brand. A total of 152,000 tonnes of tissue are produced at the production facility each year.
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