In the 1940s, the first polyester fibres emerged, known as Terylene in the US and Dacron in the UK [1]. It was in the 1950s that polyester fibre production gained momentum on a commercial scale [2]. The 1990s marked a …
PET bottles
What Happens to Your Old Clothes when you Hand Them In?
The fashion industry is happy to market recycled garments as part of the development towards circular business models. It sounds great to hear that new clothes will be made from our old textiles. In addition, the chain stores offer us …
Am I wearing plastic?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word plastic? Maybe it’s a plastic toy, disposable cutlery, or a plastic bag? Today we use plastic in everything, from furniture and floors to hospital equipment and …
