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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

Research shows enzyme-based plastics recycling is more energy-efficient, better for the environment

In a new study, researchers have discovered that using enzymes is a more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

3 years ago

Scientists call for global plastics treaty to end plastic production by 2040

A new science paper calls for a legally enforceable worldwide agreement that handles plastics on both sides of the supply…

3 years ago

How is recycled nylon different from virgin nylon?

Recycled nylon is made from pre-consumer waste like discards from weaving mills which would have been upcycled or sent to…

4 years ago

Clariant additives enabling recyclability of plastics waste

Through a “Symphony of Collaboration” with partners along the full plastics value chain, Clariant is taking proactive steps in addressing…

5 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

More need to be done to minimize single-use packaging- Ellen Macarthur Foundation new report

The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's third annual 'Global Commitment 2021 Progress Report' has revealed that businesses and retailers have made significant…

3 years ago

Sportswear giant set to tap Indian firms

Global sportswear giant Adidas aims at eliminating the use of virgin plastics in its products by 2024 — with a…

5 years ago

Pertex and Bureo to develop fabrics from recycled fishing net

Pertex has partnered with Bureo to produce lightweight nylon fabrics made from 100 percent recycled fishing net yarn, known as…

2 months ago

Mitsubishi partners with Mura Technology and KBR on a chemical recycling project

Japanese chemical producer Mitsubishi Chemical announced plans to construct its first chemical recycling project for post-consumer plastics.

3 years ago