Blamed for fouling the environment, polyester may help save it
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 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.
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.
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