Reduce. Reuse.
Enzyme-Based Recycling of Textile Fibers Using Bacillus subtilis
THE PROBLEM
Clothing has long served not only to cover ourselves but also as a powerful form of self-expression. In our pursuit of self-expression, we often purchase large amounts of clothing. In recent decades, fast fashion has emerged, producing low-quality garments which are quickly discarded, encouraging frequent purchases. This has led to a growing global problem: textile waste.
UP TO 100
BILLION NEW
GARMENTS ARE
PRODUCED EACH
YEAR
THE WORLD
PRODUCES 92
MILLION TONS OF
TEXTILE WASTE EACH
YEAR
87% OF MATERIALS
USED TO MAKE
CLOTHING END UP
IN A LANDFILL
THAT IS ONE TRUCKLOAD EVERY
SECOND