Bromic Heating’s mission is to design radiant outdoor heating technology that can bring comfort and warmth into outdoor spaces in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. Our products and patented smart-heat radiant technology are designed to minimise waste by maximising energy usage to extend the use of outdoor and nautical spaces. Made of AISI316 grade stainless-steel, Bromic’s Platinum Electric Marine heaters were created for premium longevity and durability. One of the major benefits of using products made with highly durable materials is that they will not need to be replaced or repaired as frequently, resulting in less maintenance, less waste and lower pressure on the global supply chain. Movement towards a more sustainable way of building and living can only be achieved through widespread adoption and action, and the SMI Declaration meets this challenge head on with its global presence and interest from members of the UN Global Compact team.” The main environmental challenge for carpets today is separating the wool and nylon fibres after use. Ege Carpets now introduced a pure wool carpet which is the first step towards a circular system. We are working on a method to efficiently separate the carpet backing from the wool pile so that we can recycle the backing into completely new products and compost the wool fibres without harming the environment in any way. This will make 100 per cent wool yarn the most sustainable carpet option and help fulfil our company’s long-term ambition to create the world’s most sustainable carpet. With the SMI Declaration in place, it is now considerably easier for all marine interior supplier and users to target their sustainability efforts and initiatives.” Continental develops and manufactures high-quality surface materials, including artificial leather. Although we use chemical products in the process, this does not mean that we do not care about the environment. On the contrary, we’re working purposefully to make both our materials and production processes as sustainable as possible. In this regard, the SMI Declaration also serves as a guideline for us and other manufacturers to follow. When developing our skai surface materials, we’re increasingly using natural and renewable raw materials to contribute to the circular economy. We have succeeded particularly well with skai Evida Fiber because 90 per cent of the components used in the upholstery fabric are made from these materials. Furthermore, the electricity used in our production is already 100 per cent carbon neutral. The robust material not only impresses in terms of sustainability, but also meets all the requirements for the cruise sector and stands out for its high abrasion and scratch resistance and International Maritime Organization fireproofing. In this way, contract furniture retains its exclusive look for a long time.” DANIEL BRUNTSCH Global Business Development Manager Bromic Heating RENÉ DUPONT Senior Director Ege Carpets NORBERT MÜLLER Senior Sales Manager Continental FEATURE Mivan prioritises sustainability and diverts over 98 per cent of waste from landfill, holds FSC certification, is ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System accredited and has won international Green Apple awards for renewable energy and waste management practices. We aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035, with a plan structured around three core elements – people, environment and performance – and targets based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. As a responsible marine outfitter, we take a top-to-bottom approach to sustainable design and manufacturing and believe in a circular economy. It’s our responsibility to work with our approved supply chain so they can too continually improve and meet our sustainability standards. The SMI Declaration provides a framework for all businesses to align our shared sustainability goals, standardise practices within the maritime interiors community, and through collaboration, lead to a positive, lasting impact on the maritime environment. SHORLAGH MCCONVILLE Business Development Manager Mivan 55
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