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A new study shows that half of fast fashion is made of virgin plastics

After a recent study discovered that half of the clothing offered on major websites were created from virgin polymers, fast…

3 years ago

PureCycle Technologies plans to open its first plant to restore used polypropylene plastic to ‘virgin-like’ quality with a revolutionary recycling method

PureCycle Technologies, is announcing it has partnered with global industrial manufacturer, Milliken & Company, and the world’s largest food and…

6 years ago

Arla Foods, Blue Ocean Closures partner to replace traditional plastic caps

A new cap made of biodegradable and recyclable fiber material has been developed by dairy cooperative Arla Foods and Swedish…

1 year 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

Protein Evolution launches plastic and textile recycling technology

Protein Evolution, Inc. (PEI) has helped the chemical industry make the shift to a circular economy with lower carbon emissions…

2 years ago

Coats unveils Eco-B to reduce microfibre plastic pollution

The world's largest manufacturer of industrial thread, Coats Group plc, has introduced its newest environmentally friendly product, Eco-B powered by…

2 years ago

Unifi transforming more than 25 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber—Repreve

Our recent interaction with Mr. James Cooper, Sustainability Manager at Unifi, Inc., reveals insights into the company’s recycled performance fiber…

3 years ago

Marchi & Fildi Group launches metalloplastic yarns made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester

The MFT division of the Marchi & Fildi Group has added 100% recycled polyester yarns made from post-consumer material to…

3 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

Harrods to replace its plastic carrier bag with recyclable paper ones

Luxury London department store Harrods, has announced that it would replace its plastic carrier bag with a 100% recyclable paper…

3 years ago