Textiles and apparel are amongst our primary necessities. The increasing environmental
problems associated with the voluminous textile waste discarded in landfills have urged the …

Fabric waste recycling is one of the key aspects to consider in moving towards circular
economy in textiles. The demand for fabric waste recycling is primarily driven by the …

The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has emerged as a promising technology for the
conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy. There is widespread development in …

Post-consumer bio-based textile wastes are any type of garment or household article made
from manufactured bio-based textiles that the owner no longer needs and decides to …

There is a compelling need to find new materials that meet stringent performance
requirements for application in food, water, and agriculture industries while addressing …

In the search for environmentally friendly materials, mycelium composites have been
labelled as high potential bio-based alternatives to fossil-based and synthetic materials in …

Perpetual fast fashion wave, dismal global recycling rate, and poor circularity of textiles
urged sustainable textile waste disposal solution in lieu of incineration and landfilling …

Post-industrial textile waste has been identified as a growing crisis in the developing world.
Being a leading apparel manufacturing hub, post-industrial textile waste in Sri Lanka creates …

Landfills are the third largest source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing to 25% of
global warming. Therefore, the characterization of national municipal solid waste (MSW) and …

Denim fabric samples representing current indigo dye sources and fabric structures were
biodegraded in feedstock including food waste, manure, and animal bedding, which are …