On a chilly early winter morning, an abandoned old coat hangs on a park bench, its frayed fibers revealing its synthetic origins. In the distance, sanitation workers are busy clearing clothes and packaging waste spilling out of garbage bins. Once sent to landfills, these discarded textiles will remain buried for decades or even centuries, slowly releasing harmful microplastics and chemicals into the soil and water. Such scenes have become commonplace: millions of tons of textile waste are generated globally each year, much of it non-biodegradable, posing a significant burden on the environment.
As global environmental issues intensify, the need to reduce resource consumption and pollution has become more urgent than ever. Plastic waste, landfill overflow, and the environmental impact of non-biodegradable materials are escalating concerns. The use of biodegradable materials offers a promising solution to these challenges.
