Scientists develop enzyme that breaks down PET 

May 23rd, 2022

A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), has developed a polyethylene terephthalate hydrolase (PETase) capable of breaking down untreated post-consumer PET in a single week, according to a study published in Nature.Testing included 51 different post-consumer plastic containers, five different polyester fibers and textiles, as well as PET water bottles. All were […]

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Mute acoustic panels are made of PET

October 4th, 2017

Interior products maker De Vorm has a felt, acoustic panel made of recycled PET that doubles as a room divider and aesthetic element. Not only are the panels constructed of PET felt made from recycled plastic bottles, but at the end of their lives, the panels can be recycled as well. The product has a […]

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