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Plastic or paper? Continues dilemma with numerous pros and cons Here is an interesting article I spotted in Stanford Magazine. https://lnkd.in/dCgh2Hju #plasticpollution #recycling #consumerawareness

The problem with PET bottles   In an article in the early 2024 NRC editor Liza van Lonkhuyzen takes a close look at the so-called sustainability of recycled clothes. What turns out: most clothes labelled recycled are not made from old clothes, but from returned PET bottles.   Good right? No. First, there is too little investment in something much more complicated, but also much more rewarding: recycling old clothes into new clothes. We call this "post consumer" - it involves used textiles. Garment manufacturers don't do that, but get the PET bottles from another circular system because it's so easy and cheap. Secondly, it seems sustainable, but they forget that you can endlessly make new ones from old PET bottles, while the PET bottles that end up in textiles never make it back into recycled bottles.   Besides the above issues, plastic in general is not bio-degradable and plastic in garments release micro plastics during use. To recycle old textiles the plastic content needs to be separated from the natural fibers. This makes the sorting process of post consumer/used textiles very in-efficient, complex and therefore costly. For this reason at nxtile we started our circular journey with pre consumer waste. This industrial waste creates the perfect entry point to save land, water and avoid CO2 emissions. Want to know more facts about the pro’s and cons on post and pre consumer waste, stay tuned for our next BLOG. #recycledcotton #sustainable #circular #petbottles

Dear Friends, what I want to say is: SYS is performing a magic trick regarding #sustainable fashion!!✨✨   Globally, companies produce 20,000 #PET #bottles every second. 😮 This means that since you started reading this article, approximately 100,000 bottles have been produced and consumed❗ However, without intervention, these bottles will remain for about 450 years, directly impacting people's health and the #environment.   ♻️ This is what we do—we have a complete circular industrial chain from waste #polyester bottle recycling, bottle flake processing, purification and granulation to spinning. All kinds of yarns produced by us are made of post-consumer polyester bottles as raw #materials. Recycled polyester colored #yarns and functional yarns can be customized according to customer needs.   🌏We work on the rational utilization of recycled #resources, being an earth cleaner.   PS: By the time you finish reading this article, approximately one million plastic bottles will have been used and may be thrown away—please do your part for #BEATPLASTICPOLLUTION. #PETbottles #polyesterbottles #Wastebottle #sustainablefashion #Sustainability #sustainable #CircularFashion #circulareconomy #life #share #ocean #Marineprotection #environmentalprotection  

♲ 𝚄𝚙𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚁𝚎𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝙳𝚘𝚠𝚗𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? 🗑 🔃𝚁𝚎𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 Plastic waste is transformed into products of similar value, either in an 'open-loop' scenario where recycled material creates different products or in a 'closed-loop' where it recreates the same object. 🔓HDPE Bottles → Plastic Pipes 🔒PET Bottle →PET Bottle. ⬇️𝙳𝚘𝚠𝚗𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐: #Recycling a material into a product of lesser quality or value compared to its original form. This can occur when materials undergo multiple recycling cycles (leading to degradation or loss of properties), when recycling streams are contaminated or due to the addition of additives that make plastic difficult to recycle. 💠 Plastic bottles → Polyester fiber ( for use in textiles, such as clothing and carpets) ⬆️𝚄𝚙𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐: This involves transforming #plastic waste into high-value polymer materials. 📿 Plastic items → Jewellery (adding aesthetic appeal to recycled materials) It's not trivial to achieve with Mechanical Recycling (the most widely used recycling technique today), but there is hope for other recycling techniques. (🤫𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 🧪 is gaining traction for upcycling PET and other conventional plastics, but that's a story for another post!) ----- I'm a materials engineer and every day at work, I have the privilege of discovering remarkable #startups pioneering new technologies, materials and more. I share my insights in a weekly #sciencedigest series focused on #circularity #materials #sustainablealternatives. 🌱 #plasticwaste

🌍 **Say No to Plastic Bags! Save Our Planet!** 🌍 Plastic bags might seem convenient, but their long-term effects are devastating to our environment, health, and future generations. Here’s why we should avoid them and adopt sustainable alternatives: **Why Avoid Plastic Bags?** - **Environmental Damage**: Plastic bags take hundreds of years to decompose, polluting our land and waterways, harming wildlife, and even affecting marine life. - **Health Hazards**: Plastics break down into microplastics, which enter our food chain, impacting our health and well-being. - **Climate Impact**: Plastic production is energy-intensive, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. **Alternatives** Instead of plastic, let’s use: ♻️ Cloth bags 🌿 Jute or biodegradable bags 🥖 Paper bags By saying "no" to plastic, we take a step towards a healthier, more sustainable future. Let’s join hands to reduce plastic pollution and protect our planet for generations to come! #SayNoToPlastic #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Environment #GreenFuture Design by our Graphic Design team VS-Kart Sudhanshu Shukla Vishal P UTKARSH SHUKLA vishwas tiwari

The problem of using recycled PET bottles in textiles   In an article early 2024 NRC editor Liza van Lonkhuyzen takes a close look at the so-called sustainability of recycled clothes. What turns out: most clothes labelled recycled are not made from old clothes, but from returned PET bottles.   Good right? No. First of all, there's too little investment in something much more complicated, but also much more rewarding: recycling used clothes into new clothes. We call this "post consumer" - it involves used textiles. Garment manufacturers typically don't do this, but get PET bottles from another circular system because it's so easy and cheap. Secondly, it seems sustainable, but they forget that you can endlessly make new ones from old PET bottles, while the PET bottles that end up in textiles never make it back into recycled bottles.   Besides the above issues, plastic in general is not bio-degradable and plastic in garments release micro plastics during production and use phase. In order to recycle old textiles at end-of-life, the plastic content needs to be separated from the natural fibers. This makes the sorting process of post consumer/used textiles very in-efficient, complex and therefore costly. This means its economically infeasible and therefore garments made from these blended materials end up in landfills, incineration or downcycling. For this reason at nxtile we started our circular journey with 100% cotton pre consumer waste. This industrial waste creates the perfect entry point to massively save land, water and avoid CO2 emissions. Want to know more facts about the pro’s and cons on post and pre consumer waste, stay tuned for our next BLOG. www.nxtile.eu #recycledcotton #sustainable #circular #petbottles

How the Fashion Industry Echoes the Plastics Industry’s Recycling Myths. 🧴In the fashion industry, our choices impact the world around us, especially when it comes to the materials we use. The extensive use of synthetic materials, often praised for their recyclability, mirrors a broader challenge faced across industries: the promise versus the reality of recycling. ♻️ For decades, industries have leaned heavily on the idea of recycling as a panacea, but the economic and practical realities all short. In fashion, synthetic materials derived from petrochemicals present similar challenges. Despite technological advances, the recycling of synthetic textiles remains limited, much like the broader issues with plastic recycling. 🧣This situation calls for a critical reassessment of our material strategies. 👖 As an industry we need to reduce our dependence on synthetics and foster innovation in sustainable materials. 🌍 Share your thoughts below on how we can change our industry for a healthier planet! Greenpeace Sign the plastic treaty: https://lnkd.in/dvvwnQ2S #plasticpollution #missloveterra #sustainability #SustainableFashion #EcoMaterials

News! Vieser is taking steps towards a circular economy by bringing recycled plastic into the production of casting shields. ♻️ Increasing the use of recycled materials is a key sustainability goal for Vieser. Check out the product upgrade here: https://lnkd.in/dawbqqcN #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecycledPlastic #Vieserliving #kestäväkehitys #kiertotalous

🌍 Global Impact of Shipping Bags: A Rethink of Plastic Use in Fashion As the fashion industry evolves, we need to address the widespread use of plastic bags for shipping garments. While these lightweight and cost-effective bags are essential for protecting clothing during transport, they also contribute significantly to the alarming global landfill waste crisis. Around the world, over 1 trillion plastic bags are used every year, with a large portion linked to the fashion sector. Unfortunately, most of these bags are designed for single use and end up in landfills, oceans, or our natural environments. This poses serious threats to marine life and ecosystems. In fact, only 9% of plastic produced globally is recycled, underscoring the urgent need for change. Fortunately, there are innovative alternatives to conventional plastic bags that can help fashion brands make a positive impact. Options such as starch-based bioplastics and PLA (polylactic acid) bags, made from fermented plant materials, offer biodegradable solutions that break down faster than traditional plastics. Additionally, mushroom packaging utilizes mycelium and agricultural waste for a completely compostable option. Recycled paper-based bags, hemp bags, and even seaweed-based packaging are also excellent choices that not only reduce environmental impact but align with the growing demand for sustainable practices. While it's true that brands may need to pay more for these alternative packaging solutions, the investment is worthwhile as it directly contributes to preserving our environment and protecting nature for future generations. By embracing these materials, the fashion industry can significantly reduce its reliance on single-use plastics and contribute to a healthier planet. #Sustainability #FashionIndustry #EcoFriendly #PlasticWaste #Innovation #CircularEconomy

New materials are being developed as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Plastic is vital in everyday life and is used in many important industries, but it has become a problem in recent years due to people not disposing of it responsibly. #EcoFriendly #SustainableMaterials #PlasticAlternatives