Eastman (EMN), Patagonia Unite to Tackle Global Textile Waste

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) established a partnership with Patagonia to address the textile waste crisis.Eastman collaborated with the outdoor apparel company to recycle 8,000 pounds of pre- and post-consumer garment waste, which Eastman processed using its molecular recycling technology. This process entails breaking down Patagonia's unwanted clothing into molecular building blocks that Eastman can utilize to create new fabrics.Textile waste is a key problem, and customers are increasingly looking for b ...