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Plastic bags recycled into fabric to fight pollution – BBC News
Scientists turn polythene into textiles in a development designed to make fashion more sustainable.
By Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent
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image captionPolythene is among the most widely-produced materials in the world
Scientists have made fabrics from polythene in a move they say could reduce plastic pollution and make the fashion industry more sustainable.
Polythene is a ubiquitous plastic, found in everything from plastic bags to food packaging.
The new textiles have potential uses in sports wear, and even high-end fashion, according to US researchers.
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