There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...

According to a WARN Act notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, Alpek Polyester USA will shutter its plant at ...

The facility, located in Reading, was considered the largest standalone bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in the Americas.

Ottawa, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recycled polyester market size was valued at USD 15.85 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 38.53 billion by 2034, growing at a ...

Jan. 22—Alpek Polyester USA LLC has announced it will cease production and close its bottle recycling plant at 4030 Pottsville Pike in Muhlenberg Township. The closure, expected to occur on March 15 — ...

The fashion industry says recycled polyester is green, but campaigners say it’s just greenwash.

Researchers have developed a way of recycling one of the most popular but environmentally problematic of fabrics: polyester. Their new method is simple, non-toxic for humans and the environment and, ...

Tire manufacturer Toyo Tire & Rubber is now using Eco Circle tire cord made from recycled polyester and manufactured by Teijin Fibers Ltd., Tokyo. Tires using the recycled polyester cord are being ...

Substantial efforts are being made to advance recycling technologies, transforming discarded plastics into raw materials that can be reused. Chemical recycling emerges as a major frontier in this ...

Fishing nets are mainly made from chemical fibers such as nylon and polyester to prevent rot as well as to ensure excellent strength and easy maintenance. Whereas common nylon fishing nets are ...

H&M Group, Vargas Holding and TPG Rise Climate have launched Syre, with the goal of providing recycled polyester yarn that’s equivalent in quality to virgin yarn but has less impact on the planet. The ...