A pioneering biological recycling process discovered by French company Carbios, uses naturally occurring enzymes to transform PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic and textile waste into new products with no loss of quality. 14 million tonnes of PET products are consumed each year, half of which are incinerated and a quarter buried in landfills... Show more

New LIFE for waste plastic

A pioneering biological recycling process which uses naturally-occurring enzymes to transform plastic and textile waste into new products could revolutionise the circular economy.