Considered the ‘alchemist of waste,’ materials scientist Veena Sahajwalla is closing the loop on fast fashion by tapping into fabric’s molecular potential. Watch more Focal Point:
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“The Institution of Mechanical Engineers report also found that three-fifths of all clothing produced is sent to landfill or incinerated within a year of being made, in part because of limited recycling options to recover fibres.”
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