"Recycle Plastic Bottles" News Archive

Eastman, a leading provider of specialty materials and chemicals, has recently been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a recipient of significant funding for the establishment of its second state-of-the-art molecular plastic recycling facility onshore.

With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.

Two years into the commitment to halve emissions by 2030, major fashion brands, including ASOS and Primark, have achieved only a 2% reduction, as revealed by NGO WRAP's recent report on the Textiles 2030 initiative.

H&M Group has secured an offtake agreement with Syre worth a total of USD 600 million over seven years, covering a significant share of H&M Group’s long-term need for recycled polyester, which is currently primarily sourced from rPET bottle-to-textile.

As companies like Pact, prAna, and Patagonia show, manufacturers and retailers can use all kinds of materials to create long-lasting and luxurious products for consumers.

The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.

Recyclability in California requires meeting strict criteria, including widespread collection, sorting in large-volume facilities, adherence to plastic packaging guidelines, and avoiding materials like PFAS and specific chemicals that hinder recyclability.

Planned to be submitted before the summer, the new initiative seeks to curb the "fast fashion" business and promote circularity and sustainability as values for the future, including the introduction of the digital product passport.

Super Circle secures $7 million in pre-Series A funding, co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, representing a transformative milestone in its journey in China's fashion and footwear industry.