But in recent years, technologies have emerged for breaking down textiles more efficiently. At the same time, there is a ...

Through its textile recycling program, “SUAY it Forward”, they have diverted over 4 million pounds of textiles from landfills.

BOSTON - Tossing that old mattress or unwanted T-shirt in the trash is now illegal in Massachusetts. The state is expanding its waste disposal bans to include two materials that should be recycled ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation estimates the market value of discarded clothing is nearly $130 million and recycling efforts could create more than 1,000 jobs in the state. U.S.

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AI can help enhance garment-sorting accuracy in the fashion industry. The company Refiberd uses AI and sensors to identify recyclable textiles that can be repurposed. This article is part of "Build IT ...

From its roots as a small fabric manufacturer, Dedar has mushroomed into a home-textiles powerhouse. Run by siblings Caterina and Raffaele Fabrizio, whose parents founded Dedar in 1976, the Italian ...

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The impact of technology on the textile industry is no longer limited to the design and production environment of clothing. Now, technology is becoming part of the textile itself. The future of your ...

People and businesses in Massachusetts throw away more than 5 million tons of trash each year. The state's goal is to cut this waste to 4 million tons by 2030, and to a mere 570,000 tons by 2050. The ...