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Textiles
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Swedish co-op can recycle mixed-fibre textiles
VÄXJÖ, Sweden – Swedish forestry cooperative Södra has developed a technique to separate the cotton and polyester in polycotton blends, which are one of the most widely used textiles on the market. The pure cotton fibres are then added to…
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Start-up to repurpose swag
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts –A new start-up will allow companies to repurpose unused swag items. Grossman Marketing Group has launched SwagCycle to focus on responsibly managing the lifecycle of branded merchandise. Branded merchandise, also known as “swag,” includes everything from t-shirts, bags…
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Fast fashion lies: Will they really change their ways in a climate crisis?
Apparel consumption is projected to to rise by 63 per cent in the next 10 years. And less than one per cent of all clothing produced globally is recycled.
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Flying Fabric
Air Canada repurposes uniforms to divert 66 tonnes of clothing from landfills
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Textile Diversion & Recycling Symposium
THURSDAY APRIL 11, 2019 | SENECA COLLEGE, NORTH YORK
