Recycled Polyester & the Environment: The Unvarnished Truth 1. The "Good" – Limited Resource Benefits Waste Diversion Gives plastic bottles/textiles a second life instead of clogging landfills or oceans.Fossil Fuel...
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Whether to avoid recycled polyester (rPET) in clothing hinges on critical trade-offs between sustainability intentions and practical drawbacks. 1. Unavoidable Microplastic Pollution The Core Issue: Every wash releases ...
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Here's a straightforward breakdown of dyeing recycled polyester (rPET), based on textile industry realities: 1. Dyeing rPET is Highly Challenging Inherited Color Contamination: Recycled fibers retain traces of original...
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About recycled polyester (rPET) based on industry realities: 1. It's Mostly Plastic Bottles, Not ClothesOver 90% of rPET comes from crushed water/soda bottles.Less than 5% is made from recycled textiles—despite marketing...
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Recycled Polyester in Baby Products: Critical Concerns 1. Chemical Safety RisksToxin Retention: Recycling inherits chemicals from source plastics (phthalates, flame retardants, dyes) that can leach into baby's skin or sa...
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Recycled Polyester Sustainability: A Balanced Assessment 1. Resource Conservation BenefitsFossil Fuel Reduction Uses existing plastic waste (e.g., bottles, old textiles) instead of crude oil, cutting petroleum extraction...
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