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"Recycled polyester activewear and swimwear are now everywhere. Major global
brands sell leggings, swimsuits and puffer jackets with labels that claim
they’re “made from recycled plastic bottles”. Millions of people buy these
products believing they’re making a more sustainable choice.
The logic seems straightforward. Turning existing plastic waste into clothing
is better than landfill.
However, the story is more complicated. What looks like circular recycling is
often a one-way trip to landfill, revealing how recycled fabrics can mask
environmental problems rather than solve them."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
