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2024-01-31 17:01:59

Bacteria convert plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing a strain of bacteria capable of converting polyethylene plastic, commonly found in single-use

2022-03-25 07:14:14

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

According to a new study, polyester-eating enzymes could be the key to minimizing plastic waste. Northwestern University researchers have developed a polymer that shields the PETase enzyme, which

2021-08-06 05:18:04

Moss launches sustainable fabric made from recovered marine plastic waste

US-based firm, Moss continues to expand their sustainable product range with the addition of SustainaTex Ocean, a fabric blend made from recovered marine plastic, post-consumer waste, and recycled

2021-07-07 10:50:16

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 into vanillin via a sequence of chemical

2020-03-09 11:03:51

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 plastics from becoming waste or pollution. The European

2018-09-28 12:15:00

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 standards to the task of reducing Thailandâ€™s waste

2018-03-29 11:28:00

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, out of which 6,000 tons are processed in IBB's garbage collection and recycling

2023-02-10 07:27:53

'Plastic-eating' enzymes to tackle polyester clothing waste

Polyester, a fast fashion staple, accounts for 60% of worn clothing. Additionally, a disproportionately large amount of clothing ends up in landfills each year as a result. Polyethylene

2021-10-04 06:42:02

Ugg debuts collection made from recycled plastic and reclaimed wool waste

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® has launched its new Icon-Impact line, which includes a range of footwear made from sustainably sourced materials, including a reclaimed wool

2021-06-23 10:50:10

Primark launches skinny jeans made from waste ocean plastic

Irish fast-fashion retailer, Primark is extending its sustainable ‘Primark Cares' collection with new skinny jeans, developed in collaboration with material innovators Unifi, Inc and its REPREVE

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