Recycling Denim into Insulation

An American company is in the business of turning blue things into green, and giving new life to jeans. Its an example of effective down cycling, with the former garment not recycled for more fashion use, but to meet commercial demand for insulation for homes and office buildings and fibre for bedding. Ultimately, the success of innovative recycling strategies lies in finding new markets in new sectors.

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