MIT Engineers Develop Recyclable Polyethylene Yarn to Address Textile Waste

Researchers at MIT have developed a new, recyclable yarn made from polyethylene, a plastic commonly found in milk bottles and grocery bags. This innovative yarn, which feels similar to traditional sewing thread, can be woven into stretchy, lightweight clothing. The team envisions that garments made from this polyethylene yarn could be melted down and re-spun into new yarn or cast into other plastic accessories, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of textile waste.