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‘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.

1 year 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.

2 years ago

Researchers from Chalmers University discovers plastic-eating enzymes

According to a new study from Chalmers University in Sweden, microbes are emerging around the world to consume plastic pollution.

2 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 have successfully modified a bacterial enzyme to break down polyester

The discovery could result in a more effective recycling solution for millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, made of PET,…

6 years ago

Lululemon introduces Packable Anorak made from recycled polyester

Lululemon is releasing Packable Anorak, marking the brand's first venture into enzymatically recycled polyester, developed in collaboration with Samsara Eco.

4 weeks ago

Lululemon and Samsara Eco introduce enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product

Lululemon has collaborated with Samsara Eco to reveal the world's premier enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product signifying textile-to-textile recycling.

2 months ago

Protein Evolution and Basecamp Research partner to tackle nylon waste

Biological recycling company Protein Evolution and biodiversity mapping leader Basecamp Research have announced a partnership to combat global waste from…

3 months ago

Stella McCartney launches world’s first parka jacket using biological recycling

Stella McCartney, Protein Evolution have introduced a parka jacket, which is crafted using AI and biology to generate polyester ingredients…

5 months ago

Carbios advances textile recycling with enzymatic technology

Carbios, a biochemistry researcher, has introduced a textile preparation line to improve sorting and readying textiles for recycling.

7 months ago