AGS earns SEAL Business Sustainability Award for BIOPURE MM1

Jon Cojin

May 28, 2024

AGS Group is honored to announce that our innovative castor seed oil-based moisture management finish for textiles, BIOPURE MM1, has been honored with a SEAL Award for Sustainable Product. This accolade underscores our commitment to sustainability and innovation, recognizing products that make a significant positive impact on the environment.

About SEAL Awards
The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards celebrate environmental progress by recognizing and supporting the efforts of companies and leaders who make sustainability a core part of their business operations. By honoring impactful products, initiatives, and leaders, SEAL Awards aim to inspire further action towards a more sustainable future.

BIOPURE MM1 stands out in the textile industry for its exceptional sustainability profile and performance benefits, including:

Our castor oil is derived from castor seeds sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture. This method of farming not only enhances soil health but also promotes biodiversity and water retention, significantly reducing the environmental footprint compared to conventional farming methods. Regenerative agriculture helps sequester carbon in the soil, contributing to the fight against climate change.

At AGS, sustainability is at the core of our manufacturing processes. We utilize 100% renewable energy and 100% biomass for boiler operations, ensuring that our production is environmentally responsible. This commitment to renewable energy minimizes our reliance on fossil fuels and significantly reduces our greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals, including the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

BIOPURE MM1 is a carbon negative product, meaning its lifecycle removes more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits. This remarkable achievement is due to our sustainable sourcing, renewable energy use, and the intrinsic properties of the castor plant and oil. By choosing BIOPURE MM1, our customers contribute to minimizing the overall impact of their textile products.

The castor plant itself boasts remarkable sustainability traits. It thrives in arid conditions where other crops might fail, reducing the need for irrigation and minimizing water use. Castor seeds are a renewable resource, and their cultivation does not compete with food production or resources, making them an ideal sustainable raw material for our moisture management technology.

Receiving the SEAL Business Sustainability Award for BIOPURE MM1 is a testament to AGS Group’s dedication to sustainable innovation.

Beyond its sustainability, BIOPURE MM1 provides outstanding performance benefits for textiles:

  • Moisture Wicking: effectively wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable.
  • Rapid Cooling: has cooling properties that help regulate body temperature, making it ideal for activewear and on-the-go lifestyles.
  • Quick Drying: accelerated rate of drying that enhances the convenience and comfort for the wearer.

We firmly believe that progress for the textile industry stands at the intersection of environmental responsibility and technological advancement. BIOPURE MM1 exemplifies this belief, showcasing how sustainability can be at the core of a technology and lead to superior product performance.

We are honored and extend our gratitude to the SEAL Awards for recognizing our commitment to sustainability and innovation. At AGS, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility in the textile industry. Because only together, can we achieve a more sustainable future for all to enjoy.

For more information about BIOPURE MM1 and our sustainability initiatives, please contact us directly.

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