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Textiles recycling: the sorting challenge

Textiles recycling: the sorting challenge

According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, it is estimated that 114 million tonnes of textile waste are generated every year. Of the clothing that is collected for recycling, 12% is downcycled into lower-value applications such as insulation material, and less than 1% is used to make new clothing in a closed-loop circular economy.

Chinaplas 2023

Chinaplas 2023

Leaping towards high-quality development of plastics & rubber industries with technological innovations

Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin

Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin

The production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive edge in efficiency and profitability.