The Circular Laboratory

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Scientifically Explained. With a focus on Textiles, Plastics and New Materials.

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

Are these "water-soluble" bags the answer to fashion's plastic problem? The evidence shows: probably not. Read our latest piece here:

https://t.co/BQxP1OF5OU

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@AldenWicker Viscose.

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UPDATE to our previous story on #plantbased leathers: researchers in Germany now confirm the plastic-based nature of these materials as well as the presence of problematic and banned chemicals. Read more here:

https://t.co/Cdp79TPrSZ

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

@coalhoof @sejwatson @LetsGoGoose @FiberWelding @desserto_pelle Yes, it was removed shortly after. But we did save some screenshots at the time.

[Dr. Ashley J Holding @ashleyjholding]

H&M's green machine: is this the solution for fibre-fibre recycling? See my contribution to this article in @voguebusiness Takeaway: it's a good step forward for polycotton separation tech, but there are limitations.

https://t.co/CvmLzIhHpz Article by @jasminchua

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

One of our contributors, @ashleyjholding will be speaking at a panel for the Liverpool Fashion Summit @LFS2020 about circularity in textiles. Find out more and register on the link below!

[Dr. Ashley J Holding @ashleyjholding]

I'll be speaking at what should be a really interesting event on Textiles in a Circular Economy, as part of the Liverpool Fashion Summit, put together by @LFS2020 and @CircularEClub. Join us to learn more about circularity for textiles and be part of the conversation!

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

Cactus Leather. Coffee Shoes. New materials that combine plastic and natural materials claim to be sustainable, but are they really? https://t.co/TlKW3XcMJk

#sustainability #circulareconomy #plastics #sustainablefashion #marketing

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What’s the link between single-use plastic bottles and sustainable fashion? 👕

Enjoy this new read about fashion’s plastic bottle dilemma.

#circulareconomy #sustainability #fashion #plastic #recycling

https://t.co/INMtMWNh4s

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A recent flurry of news stories have taken great interest in a new material that was being touted as a possible solution to #plastic and plastic bottles 🌱

Our Dr. @ashleyjholding has analysed this new material here

#Sustainability #circulareconomy

https://t.co/SSLLlR5nQk

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

Today, chemical societies from around the world have released a report into how science can forge a path for sustainable plastics - with 4 big research challenges identified 🧪♻️

[Royal Society of Chemistry @RoySocChem]

More Research On Plastics Is Critical For A Sustainable Future ♻️ #ProgressivePlastics

Using a new report launched today titled 'Science to enable sustainable plastics', @Forbes has put together a fantastic piece exploring the future of plastics ➡️ https://t.co/p1JBBZrzJA

[Seb Egerton-Read @sebread2]

Balanced analysis of @hm and @renewcellsweden recent announcement. Overall verdict: a step in the right direction.

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

Today @hm has launched the new Conscious Exclusive collection, featuring a viscose fibre called 'Circulose' from @renewcellsweden.

Read our analysis on Circulose and H&M's sustainability effort here🌿

#CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SustainableFashion
https://t.co/jpgkDHJbK5

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“From April 2022, we will charge manufacturers and importers £200 per tonne on packaging made of less than 30% recycled plastic.

That will increase the use of recycled plastic in packaging by 40% – equal to carbon savings of nearly 200,000 tonnes.”

https://t.co/yctsPn13l3

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

@EU_Commission Textiles will be a big challenge. As well as incentivising the extension of a garments lifespan through repair and reuse, we should also be focusing on supporting innovative recycling technologies in order to provide the market pull needed to deal with post-consumer waste.

[The Circular Laboratory @TCLaboratory]

Does cotton have a place in a circular economy?

Why fashion companies may need to rethink the composition of their textiles if they want to close the loop in fashion.

#CircularEconomy #CircularFashion #Sustainability #SustainableFashion

https://t.co/J3f9r5GwjQ

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"Plastic packaging is estimated to make up 26% of the total volume of plastics created a year, and 72% of this is thrown away". Innovative companies and retailers are now working together on solutions🌱#circulareconomy #Sustainability @Zalando
https://t.co/J6RqXd46hF

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Chemical textile recycling is the way to close the loop in fashion👕Innovative companies such as @futureofapparel and @tytonbio are leading efforts to turn textile waste into new fibres #circulareconomy #Sustainability #sustainablefashion @voguebusiness
https://t.co/knZym0sgHw

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See how @Adidas is tackling plastic waste with a great initiative from @FashionforGood and @firstmile⭐#adidas #CircularEconomy #plastic #Sustainability #Circularfashion

https://t.co/7OnUdrXDFU