 
      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