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Brands like Adidas, Nike, and Shein are trying to increase the amount of polyester made from recycled plastics -- but is this the best use of old plastic? We visited India to see how one company makes clothing from used plastic bottles and whether this is the best solution for this waste stream.

7 months ago | [YT] | 223



@jnf2211

Yeah it’s great. Now every time you was these clothes more microplastics get put into the water supply and then into your bodies.

7 months ago | 11

@mind-of-neo

I'm thinking of all the low quality lines from Nike and Adidas that are marketed as eco friendly in some way to justify an outrageous price tag. Their products are not all created equal lmao.

7 months ago | 2

@kaylalafountain3015

Nope

7 months ago | 1

@XfSwb5bs

It’s good for India due to massive garbage problem. Don’t wear unless you have to due to microplastics

7 months ago | 1

@mr.dragoncrypto4138

Best use? I think it's better than being in the dump.

7 months ago (edited) | 3