Recycling Innovations & Technologies

Introduction The global plastic crisis has reached critical levels, with PET playing a major role in environmental degradation. According to WWF initiatives, over 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced each year, much of it PET from single-use items ending up in landfills or oceans . Recycling rates for PET stand at about 12% as of 2020, leaving the...

Enzyme-based PET recycling leverages biocatalysts, such as engineered PETase enzymes, to depolymerize PET into its core monomers—ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid—for reuse in new products. This approach stands out from traditional mechanical recycling, which often degrades material quality, or chemical methods that rely on harsh solvents. Recent advancements, fueled by machine learning and genetic engineering, have made it more...

Enzymatic recycling of PET represents a pivotal shift in addressing the global plastic crisis. Unlike mechanical recycling, which degrades material quality and is limited to clear, uncontaminated waste, enzymatic...

Enzyme-based PET recycling represents a paradigm shift in addressing the global plastic crisis. Unlike mechanical recycling, which is limited to clear, clean PET and often results in downcycled products,...

Introduction The plastic crisis is unrelenting: over 70 million tons of PET are produced annually, with much ending up in landfills or oceans. Enzyme-based recycling, which uses biologically engineered proteins...

Enzyme-based plastic recycling represents a cutting-edge approach to tackling one of humanity's most pressing environmental crises: the relentless accumulation of plastic waste. By harnessing biologically engineered enzymes to depolymerize...

The construction sector, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, grapples with its outsized environmental footprint. Cement alone accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, driving urgent calls for sustainable alternatives...

Introduction The fashion industry, a powerhouse generating over $1.7 trillion annually, is also a major environmental culprit, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions and vast textile waste. Brands have...

Introduction Mycelium, the intricate underground network of fungi, is transforming the packaging industry by offering a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastics. As of 2025, this material is gaining traction for...

The Current Landscape Recent data reveals a mixed bag of progress and challenges. As of 2024, only 28% of the 121 brands and suppliers committed to the challenge have met...

Introduction The fashion industry is at a crossroads, grappling with a damning paradox. On one hand, it champions sleek, fast-to-market trends under the allure of affordability; on the other, it...