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environment | Materials Science | plastics recycling

Recycled PET bottles – Toxic Chemicals Found in Virgin and Recycled PET Bottles Raise New Concerns Over Safety, Recycling Policy, and Long-Term Human Health Risks 07-01-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 7, 2026January 6, 2026

New research shows that both virgin and recycled PET bottles can leach toxic additives and hazardous chemicals, intensifying scrutiny of plastics amid rising recycled content mandates.

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Asia | environment | fashion industry | Sustainability

Japan clothing waste reduction – Japan Sets Ambitious Goal to Cut Clothing Waste by 25 Percent by 2030 Through Circular Fashion and Recycling Reforms 05-01-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 5, 2026January 3, 2026

Japan is accelerating its fight against fashion waste by targeting a 25 percent reduction in clothing waste by 2030, focusing on recycling, reuse, and circular fashion systems.

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