Recycling

A process that enables waste from the production of silk fabrics to be recycled into high-performance thermal insulation for outdoor wear has been developed by Freudenberg Performance Materials and

An industrial-scale system that enables the recycling of textiles made from blends of cotton and polyester (PES) fibres is to be established at a facility operated by PT Kahatex of Jakarta, Indones

A cooperation agreement through which Andritz Group will assist Infinited Fiber Co (IFC) in the development of its technology for the recycling of cellulose-rich waste has been signed by the two co

An initiative to accelerate the development of technologies, processes and materials for the sustainable production of recyclable composite wind-turbine blades has been launched in the UK by the Na

BB Engineering GmbH (BBE) of Remscheid, Germany, reports the success of a pre-treatment system it has developed that enables homogeneous melts with consistent viscosities to be produced from post-c

Plans to establish five hubs in Europe that can be used to convert waste textiles into high-value products have been revealed by the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) of Brussels

A system for the recycling of face masks, gloves and other items of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been developed by ReWorked of South Milford, UK.

A German–Dutch consortium is developing industrial methods that will enable clothing made from blends of natural and synthetic fibres to be recycled and converted into yarns and woven fabrics for u

A variety of nonwovens will be the first for the hygiene industry to be produced from certified recycled plastics, according to one of their developers, SABIC of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Ralph Lauren Corp of New York City, USA, has invested in the developer of technology that enables waste cotton to be transformed into fabrics suitable for the production of apparel. 

What is claimed to be the first company to manufacture surfboards using recycled carbon fibre has been established by three graduates of Deakin University of Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Two German companies concerned with the recycling of carbon fibre are to be acquired by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp (MCC) of Tokyo, Japan.

A scheme for the closed-loop recycling of end-of-life carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) aerospace parts is to be established by ELG Carbon Fibre and Aerocircular NV.

A range of thermoplastics reinforced with fibres made from waste glass is being developed by Lanxess of Cologne, Germany.

A new initiative to develop the next generation of sustainable composite materials and bring together the UK’s composites expertise to quickly turn research breakthroughs into industrial applicatio

A German hospital group says it has developed a treatment that allows the re-use of high-quality face masks worn to protect medical workers at risk of exposure to the virus (SARS-CoV-2) responsible

Europe needs to invest more in the research and development (R&D) of technologies for the recycling of composites as thousands of blades for wind turbines approach the end of their operational

A fast recycling method through which polylactic acid (PLA) can be converted into a high-quality, biodegradable solvent for use in a wide variety of industries, including cosmetics and pharmaceutic

Recyclable epoxy resins from Aditya Birla have been used in the series production of composite parts such as fins for surfboards by Cobra International.

Viscose fibre is being produced from textile waste on a commercial scale by Sateri of Shanghai, China.  

A Vienna, Austria-based machinery manufacturer has devised an holistic scheme that aims to put an end to unnecessary waste generated by the use of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), als

Nonwovens made from recycled carbon fibre have been launched by Sigmatex of Runcorn, UK.  

The improvement and expansion of programmes for mattress recycling in the USA are the goals of a long-term research partnership established by Covestro and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) Cali

US recycled carbon fibre specialist Carbon Conversions Inc (CCI) is working with compatriot Dell to create lightweight and cost-effective carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) covers for laptop co

A simple process for converting waste cotton into high-value nanofibres has been developed at the University of British Colombia (UBC) in Vancouver, USA.

A system for recycling cotton and polyester (PES) from waste textiles has been developed by Tyton BioSciences of Danville, Virginia, USA.

A range of sewing threads that are made entirely from recycled polyester (PES) has been launched by American & Efird (A&E) of Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA.

Infinited Fiber Company (IFC) of Espoo, Finland, has received a major investment from Singapore-based viscose producer RGE to scale-up its technology for the recycling of cotton-rich textile waste

A method for producing a yarn from automotive textile waste, particularly synthetic fibres, has been developed by two French companies, vehicle maker Renault of Boulogne-Billancourt and yarn spinne

Novel approaches to the recycling of wind turbine blades are to be developed through a newly formed partnership between a trio of industry associations based in Brussels, Belgium.

ELG Carbon Fibre is working with sailing team INEOS Team UK to ensure sustainable materials and practices are incorporated into its build programme for the 2021 America’s Cup.

Polyester (PES) fabrics that are both biodegradable and recyclable have been launched for the commercial interiors market by Duvaltex of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Although polyester (PES) is the most common fibre currently used in textiles, it does not degrade naturally.

Technology that enables the production of lyocell fibres for nonwovens from pulp derived from pre-consumer cotton scraps (from such as garment manufacture) and wood pulp has been developed by Lenzi

Construction‑grade cross‑laminated timber (CLT) is being produced from heat-treated wood and carbon fibre recycled from Boeing aeroplanes by researchers in Washington State, USA.

Carbios of Clermont-Ferrand, France, reports that it has successfully produced the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles made of 100% purified terephthalic​ acid (rPTA), which is made thro

A prototype extruder that can be used to recycle a wide range of materials has been developed by researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in Espoo.

Yarns spun from staple fibres made with polymer derived from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are to be supplied in Turkey by Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri AS following the signing of

A process for manufacturing easily recyclable composite components developed by Prodrive Composites of Milton Keynes is being refined at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Researc

Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre are working together to recycle waste aerospace-grade carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) so that it can be used by other companies to make products such as electroni

Carbon fibre recycling start-up Vartega of Golden, Colorado, USA, is leading a project to develop a closed-loop process for recycling scrap from the manufacture of automotive parts made of carbon f

Increasingly large quantities of polyester (PES) textiles are being produced annually, generating large amounts of waste that needs to be recycled and/or re-used.

Denim jeans could be transformed into artificial cartilage for joint reconstruction using textile recycling methods developed by researchers at Deakin University of Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are being transformed into high-performance composites by a research consortium in Germany.

From 2025, at least 25% of the plastics used in Volvo’s new cars will be made from recycled material.

Insulating fibres made entirely from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are to be launched by PrimaLoft of Latham, New York, USA.

Recycled carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) can be used to increase the strength and toughness of permeable concrete, according to research carried out at Washington State University in Pullman

ELG Carbon Fibre is to increase the recycling capacity at its facility in Coseley, UK, to satisfy increasing demand. 

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a fast and cheap method for converting waste cotton into aerogels, lightweight and versatile substances previously produced

Seaqual 4U of Madrid, Spain, has unveiled a range of complex polyester (PES) yarns based on plastic recovered from the world’s seas and oceans.