It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Textile Waste / Polyester Problem

8 February 2023

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Researchers at the University’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation have already developed enzyme technology to reduce single use plastics, including PET, to their chemical building blocks, leading to safe and energy efficient recycling. Now they have set their sights on creating a similar process for polyester textiles.

New Project Aims to Deploy ‘Plastic-Eating’ Enzymes to Combat Waste Polyester Clothing

After developing an enzyme technology to reduce single use plastics, researchers are now working on creating a similar process for polyester textiles.

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