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The problem with a new, rapid way to recycle textiles
Researchers from the University of Delaware have developed a chemical reaction that can break polyester in clothing down to a simpler compound that can be used to make more clothes. The reaction also spares cotton and nylon, allowing them to … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon capture, climate justice, cotton, microwave-assisted glycolysis, polycotton, polyester, techno-economic assessment, textile recycling, textile waste
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