Recycling firms in Peterborough and Kettering turn textile waste into new fabric
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Recycling firms in Peterborough and Kettering turn textile waste into new fabric

2 hours ago · Originally published 13 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: How yesterday's waste is becoming tomorrow's fashion
Companies in the East Midlands are developing new ways to recycle leather offcuts and polyester waste, diverting thousands of tonnes of textiles from landfill. By turning discarded clothing and bedding into raw materials for major brands, these facilities are demonstrating a circular approach to fashion that could reduce the industry's reliance on virgin fibres.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Cambridgeshire
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