Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

And because roughly 60 percent of global textiles now contain plastic derived from fossil fuels, it is estimated that more than a third of the microplastics in the oceans today were shed from clothing. The authors called for investment in new circular business models such as clothing rental and upcycling.

Upcycling

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Recycling

Onya

JULY 19, 2017

One million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from plastic pollution in our oceans. Recycled Ocean Plastic Eyewear. Sea2see collects ocean plastic waste, nets, and ropes in coordination with fishing communities in Spain to create their Italian designed eyewear. Upcycled Eco Friendly Handbags.

Recycling

Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of E8’sinvestments, Tidal Vision , derives a biopolymer called chitosan from upcycled food waste such as crab shells, saving them from smothering the ocean floor or emitting greenhouse gasses in landfills.

Climate Change