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Bacteria convert plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk

Researchers have achieved a milestone by developing a strain of bacteria which is capable of converting polyethylene plastic into biodegradable…

10 months ago

New study claims polyester-eating enzymes hold key to eliminating plastic waste

According to a new study by Northwestern University, polyester-eating enzymes could be the key to minimizing plastic waste.

3 years ago

Moss launches sustainable fabric made from recovered marine plastic waste

Moss continues to expand their sustainable product range with the addition of SustainaTex Ocean made from recovered marine plastic, post-consumer…

3 years ago

Researchers converts plastic waste into vanillin using bacteria

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have genetically engineered the common bacteria Escherichia coli (E.Coli) to convert post-consumer PET plastic…

3 years ago

Europe joins plastic waste elimination pact

Europe has become the first international region to join the Ellen Macarthur Foundation’s Plastics Pact network which aims to prevent…

5 years ago

A Thai company signs a MoU with a petrochemical refiner to develop textile products using plastic waste

GC will provide technological know-how and support for modifying plastic waste into textile products, under the MoU. While bringing high…

6 years ago

Plastic waste spinned into yarn and fiber in Turkey

Istanbul, which is home to nearly 15 million people, produces an average of 17,000 tons of domestic waste every day,…

7 years ago

‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to tackle polyester clothing waste

A new study from the University of Portsmouth aims to stop the damage polyester textiles do to the environment.

2 years ago

Ugg debuts collection made from recycled plastic and reclaimed wool waste

UGG® has launched its new Icon-Impact line, which includes a range of footwear made from sustainably sourced materials, including a…

3 years ago

Primark launches skinny jeans made from waste ocean plastic

Primark is extending its sustainable ‘Primark Cares' collection with new skinny jeans, developed in collaboration with material innovators Unifi, Inc…

3 years ago