Kerriou, Raphael. 2025. « Recycling post-industrial polyester fibers ». Communication lors de la conférence : CSME-CFDSC-CSR 2025 International Congress (Montreal, QC, Canada, May 25-28, 2025).
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The production of clothing has experienced exponential growth, primarily driven by ""fast fashion,"" resulting in significant environmental challenges. Alarming estimates from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) highlight that every second, the equivalent of a truckload of textile waste is either landfilled or incinerated globally. In 2022, 52% of fibers produced were polyester (Observatory of Economic Complexity, Textile Exchange, Bettenhausen et al., 2022).This thermoplastic polymer has become one of the leading contributors to post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. Its properties and low cost have led to high production levels, which in turn have caused severe environmental issues. Most products made with this polymer are designed for short-term use, leading to their rapid accumulation in landfills.In response to this environmental crisis, it is imperative to rethink production and waste management practices in the textile industry. In this context, this presentation focuses on exploring sustainable solutions for the valorization of textile and plastic waste, with a particular emphasis on mechanical recycling.Mechanical recycling is preferable to chemical recycling due to its lower climate impact (4.0 t CO2 eq./t of textile waste) and reduced energy consumption (Moazzem et al., 2021b; van Duijn et al., 2022). Although chemical recycling produces higher-quality fibers, mechanical recycling offers opportunities for diverse applications, such as plastic pellets or 3D printing filaments.In collaboration with ETS and Vestechpro, a center for research and innovation in apparel, this exploratory project on the valorization of textile waste into polymeric shaping materials aims to reduce the environmental impact of textiles in Quebec while promoting their adaptation to more sustainable and circular practices.
| Type de document: | Communication (Communication) |
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| Informations complémentaires: | Progress in Canadian Mechanical Engineering, Volume 8. Co-chairs: Lucas A. Hof, Giuseppe Di Labbio, Antoine Tahan, Marlène Sanjosé, Sébastien Lalonde and Nicole R. Demarquette. |
| Date de dépôt: | 18 déc. 2025 14:56 |
| Dernière modification: | 18 déc. 2025 14:56 |
| URI: | https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/32269 |
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