Faculty members are finding creative ways to deal with generative AI in their courses. Winners of Cornell’s 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards will discuss their approaches on April 11.
In a fast-fashion, throw-clothes-away world, textile expert Juan Hinestroza (Human Ecology) and a group of scientists have new ways to recycle wasted polyester into new useful products.
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In an attempt to make textiles more sustainable, a novel approach enables scientists to break down old clothing chemically and repurpose polyester compounds to produce anti-bacterial, fire-resistant, or wrinkle-free coatings that could further be employed in fabrics and clothes.