Clothes made from plastic waste

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   Cleo Flatular on May 25, 2023 at 8:51 am

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   Idea: Clothes made from plastic waste

   Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2023022...

   A great idea, but what happens to these plastic clothes after they are used?

   Can clothes ever be fully recycled?

   Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/artic

   The world’s first commercial-scale textile recycling mill is a milestone in tackling fashion’s colossal waste problem.

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  Why Are You Reading My Name on May 25, 2023 at 9:39 am

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  Idea: Clothes made from plastic waste

  Link: https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/justic...

  Most of them are often exported to third-world countries, where they end up in landfills, causing further pollution!
  https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/justice/used-clothing-imports-africa-strain-local-ecosystems-waste-management

  Used clothing imports to Africa strain local ecosystems, waste management

  Link: https://www.ncronline.org/earthb

  Throughout Africa, the supply of secondhand clothing from Western countries far outpaces the demand, and the trade’s environmental hazards extend into river, ocean, urban and forest ecosystems across the continent.

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   Precious Redsea on May 25, 2023 at 8:09 am

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   Idea: Clothes made from plastic waste

   Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43074644...

   Clothes from plastic waste have been popping up in fashion shows and in the mainstream fashion industry!
   vhttps://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43074644

   London Fashion Week: Clothes made from recycled plastic

   Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbea

   Designers Vin and Omi say their collection - some of which is made from recycled plastic - has a ‘political message’.

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   green fingers on May 25, 2023 at 6:37 am

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   Idea: Clothes made from plastic waste

   Link: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment...

   Several brands are already using plastic waste to make clothes and fashion accessories.

   Adidas is Making Sneakers Out of Plastic Ocean Waste!

   Link: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/e

   Adidas is making more sneakers out of plastic ocean waste than ever! They’re also launching a completely recyclable shoe in 2021!

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