Lyocell Environmental and Sustainability Profile
topic
Environmental advantages: >99% NMMO recovery (closed-loop), no toxic emissions, water consumption 30-40 L/kg (75% less than viscose), energy consumption 15-20 MJ/kg, FSC-certified wood pulp, biodegradability in 8-12 weeks (marine and soil), compostability certification, and carbon footprint 3-4 kg CO₂e/kg (40% lower than polyester).
Role
Lyocell's environmental credentials position it as the gold standard for sustainable regenerated fibres, supported by Cradle to Cradle Gold certification and EU Ecolabel.