Enzymatic textile recycling

Re-Fresh Global

Only 20% of textile waste is recycled and only 1% of this is suitable for the production of new garments, meaning that 80% of textile waste ends up in incineration plants. Using a biotechnological enzymatic hydrolysis process, ‘Re-Fresh Global’ can convert almost all used textiles into new raw materials such as nanocellulose, bioethanol and synthetic nonwovens. Areas of application include various branches of industry. The aim of the project is a microfactory located where the textile waste is produced.

Nominated 2024 in the category »Konzept«