NC State researchers have developed a method to separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric, providing new options for recycling and other uses for each material.
A recent study conducted by USDA’s Economic Research Service showed that U.S. retail cotton use – an estimate of cotton product usage by consumers – decreased 8% percent in 2022.
FedEx has recognized the Synthetic Opioid Safety kit, which includes nonwoven wipes as a component, in the fight against the opioid crisis.