While the label “100% recyclable” has become increasingly common, it is based on a technical definition that does not always translate into real-world outcomes. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, only around 9% of plastic waste globally is actually recycled, highlighting a significant gap between theoretical recyclability and practical recovery.
Read MoreThe fashion industry’s embrace of recycled polyester is a shift in how industries think about materials, people and responsibility. Plastic-recovery, textile production and social inclusion are now a part of the same story of circularity and purpose.
For supply-chains, this means recognising plastic waste as a valuable resource. For brands, it means aligning material-choices with genuine impact, not just marketing. For communities, it means opportunity, dignity and participation in a global movement for change.
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