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Pilot project demonstrates closed-loop recycling for single-use facemasks
Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, SABIC, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced their collaboration on an innovative circular economy pilot project to show the feasibility of closed-loop recycling
Rudolf launches Cycle-Logic chemical auxiliaries from recycled PET bottles
The first three Cycle-Logic chemical auxiliaries for textiles based on post-consumer, recycled PET bottles have been released by Rudolf, a German manufacturer of textile finishing products and
3M to launch Xerogel Insulation made from recycled materials
Material innovator 3M is introducing a new xerogel insulation technology as a part of its expanding textile insulation portfolio in the coming months. The new 3M Thinsulate Xerogel is made using
Veshin launches an ethical factory in China
Sustainable vegan apparel manufacturer opened an ethical factory in China, being the world's largest textile producer and exporter it is needed to find a solution for its waste and pollution
Carbios now holds some major patents
Carbios, an emerging technical enterprise dealing in bio-industrial solutions, successfully manages to attain the international patent portfolio for the year 2020.  Carbios is very
Alice + Whittles make recycled plastic into fashionable boots
The Canadian footwear company, Alice + Whittles, has added a new product to its line called the Weekend Boot. The Weekend Boot is a sturdy ankle booth that comes with a chunky grippy sole that is
Carbios makes clear plastic bottles from recycled textile waste
The company specialising in enzymatic solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, Carbios has announced the launch of the first bottles composing 100% recycled Purified
What are the environmental impacts of recycled polypropylene?
Polypropylene is the most common plastic material in the world which is used in the packaging of different materials. According to a study, only 1% of polypropylene is recycled every year and the
How is recycled polypropylene made?
Polypropylene fiber is made from thermoplastic polymer and is used in a variety of products. One of the most important properties of polypropylene is that it is recyclable in nature. Polypropylene
What are the limitations of recycled polyester?
Recycling of garments made from blends of polyester and other materials are not possible and it is only pure polyester that can be recycled. Also, certain fabric finishes can prevent the garment