Recycling

A system capable of recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) partially oriented yarn (POY) has been launched by Gneuss of Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

Technology that enables waste textiles made from cotton and/or polyamide (PA) and their blends to be used as a partial replacement for a petroleum-based raw material used to make dyestuff has been

A Denmark-based company is planning to build six industrial-scale factories for the recycling of wind-turbine blades, the first of which will be in Esbjerg, Denmark, and will be operational by the

A method for reclaiming continuous carbon fibres from end-of-life composites is being developed by Asahi Kasei and its partners in Japan. 

Systems developed by Andritz for the shredding of textiles and the removal of such as fastenings from the resulting material are being used by Renewcell at its recycling facility in Sundsvall, Swed

The world's first line for the recycling of waste agricultural plastics, such as bale nets and twines, has been started-up by RecyOuest at its mill (and headquarters) in Argentan, France. 

Polyamide (PA) 6 recovered from discarded fishing nets using a chemical process by Refineverse Group Inc is to be converted into fibres, yarns and textiles by Toray. 

Dissolving pulp sourced from textile waste by Renewcell is to be used by Lenzing Group for the production of cellulosic fibres, following the signing of a supply agreement by the two companies.   

An efficient microwave-assisted chemical method for recycling glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) wind-turbine blades is being developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

A durable fabric made by Invista's Cordura brand from pre-consumer recycled polyamide (PA) has been used by Bach Equipment to produce a tote bag that will be launched at ISPO Munich 2022.

The developer of what it describes as a “virtuous" process for recycling carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs), Fairmat of Paris, France, has secured €34 million in funding. 

A polymer (vitrimer) that demonstrates the strength of a thermoset, but can be re-melted when heated above its glass transition temperature (Tg) like a thermoplastic, enabling it to be recycled rep

An automated plant capable of recycling more than 3.5 kt of waste carbon fibre a year has been opened in Bouguenais, France, by Fairmat. 

European producer of fabrics for workwear, Klopman International, and its parent company, military and tactical clothing specialist TDV Industries, are using ExpoProtection 2022 to promote

Renaissance Textile, of Laval, France, has successfully started-up a tearing line for use in the recycling of discarded clothing.

Ascend Performance Materials has purchased a majority stake in a recycler of post-consumer waste carpets, Circular Polymers, in order to secure a consistent supply of feedstocks for its ReDefyne po

A mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system that can be used to identify more than 15 different types of textile, including those made from blends of materials, has been developed by trinamiX

A chemical process that enables used polyester (PES)-based face masks to be converted into single- and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is being developed by researchers at Swansea University in

The Lenzing Group has joined a consortium of companies working to create a circular system for the manufacture, collection, sorting and recycling of textiles and clothing. 

A range of threads that are made from recycled polyester (PES) and contain an additive that causes them to biodegrade has been launched by Coats of Uxbridge, UK. 

A digital tool able to calculate the environmental impact of the materials and processes used for the production of automotive components during the early stages of their design and development is

Waste generated by TenCate Geosynthetics⁽¹⁾ during the production of high-strength polypropylene (PP) no

Polyester (PES) resin recycled from fishing nets by Teijin is now being used to produce food trays for a restaurant chain in Japan. 

An initiative to industrialise the recycling of continuous carbon fibres has been launched in the UK by the National Composites Centre (NCC) of Bristol. 

Durable fabrics made from pre-consumer recycled polyamide (PA) by Invista's Cordura brand are now being used in the production of backpacks and anoraks.

Circular economy-inspired approaches to mitigate the environmental impact of wind-turbine blades at the ends of their useful lifespans are being investigated by researchers at the National Renewabl

An airlay line that enables new mattresses to be produced from industrial and post-consumer waste polyurethane (PU) foam has been started-up by Recypur Eco SL at its headquarters facility in L'Alcú

Renewcell, of Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that its flagship factory – which it describes as the world’s first commercial-scale textile-to-textile recycling plant – is up and running.

Recycled items of personal protective equipment (PPE) – including face masks and gowns – are being used to improve the mechanical properties of concrete by researchers at RMIT University in Melbour

Recycler of carbon fibre and composites, Vartega of Golden, Colorado, USA, is to increase its production capacity by ten times by opening a new manufacturing facility and headquarters. 

A research centre dedicated to the development of environmentally sustainable textiles and recycling technologies that can be implemented in urban environments is to be established in Singapore. 

Wind-turbine blades that have been designed by Siemens Gamesa to be easy to recycle have been installed commercially at RWE Renewables' Kaskasi offshore wind power project, located in the North Sea

Developments in mono-material fabrics and fabrics made from cellulosic fibres were widespread at the European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2023 fashion season, as manufacturers look to improv

A consortium in Europe plans to establish the means for the recycling of more than 2 Mt of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibres from complex textile waste from such as end-of-life tyres, hoses a

Once technologies are fully mature, 70% of textile waste could be recycled using fibre-to-fibre processes, according to

A biodegradable silk-based material that could be used in place of petroleum-derived plastics to encapsulate active ingredients in such as agricultural chemicals, paints, cosmetics and detergents i

The developer of an energy-efficient process for the recycling of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs), Fairmat, says that just one year after being established, the company will process 30% of

Carbios is to refine further its enzymatic process for the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) through a two-year partnership agreement with producers of sports and outdoor wear, On, Pata

A consortium has been formed in the UK to tackle the challenge of recycling composites used in the marine industry. 

Dissolving pulp sourced from textile waste by Renewcell is to be used by HeiQ to produce its cellulose filament yarn (AeoniQ)

Infinited Fiber Co (IFC) has chosen a closed paper mill in Kemi, Finland, to house a €400-million facility capable of producing 30 kt of regenerated cellulose fibres (Infinna) a year. 

Slings manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, Dyneema from Royal DSM) produced using post-consumer plastic waste as a feedstock have been supplied to Heerema Marine Con

Avient Corp has expanded its range of long fibre-reinforced composites made using post-industrial recycled content (Complēt R)⁽

A nonwoven made using recycled paper has been launched by Suominen of Helsinki, Finland.

An efficient chemical method for the recycling of coloured polyester (PES) fibres has been developed by Teijin Frontier Co Ltd of Osaka, Japan.

Gen 2 Carbon has established a strategic alliance with Deakin University to promote the development of technologies for the recycling of carbon fibre in Australia. 

The developer of an energy-efficient process for the recycling of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs), Fairmat, has signed a number of agreements that will assist in the commercialisation of i

A closed-loop system for the production and recycling of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) pressure vessels for the storage of hydrogen is to be established by Voith Composites and V-Carbon.