The Issues with Recycled Polyester

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Did you know that most recycled polyester, or rPET, found in shoes and clothing is made from plastic bottles that have been recycled? These bottles are sorted and washed, and then broken down into small particles called “flakes.” These particles are then melted down and extruded to become a fiber that can be knitted or

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