Samsara Eco and NILIT Team up to Build World-First Nylon 6,6 Recycling Facility

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Nylon 6,6 Recycling Facility</h2> <div class="storytimelang"> <span class="time">2024-08-27 13:17</span> <span class="lang"> <ul> <li><a href="/zh/news/57535.html"><img src="/images/zh_cn.png" alt="zh_cn"></a></li> <li><a href="/hk/news/57535.html"><img src="/images/zh_hant.png" alt="zh_hant"></a></li> <li><a href="/en/news/57535.html"><img src="/images/en.png" alt="en"></a></li> </ul> </span> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <ul class="industry-list"> <li><a href="/en/industry/chemical.html" class="btn">Chemical</a></li> </ul> <div class="storycontent"> <p> CANBERRA, Australia & AMSTERDAM--(<span itemid="https://www.businesswire.com" itemprop="provider publisher copyrightHolder" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/Organization"><span itemprop="name"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/" itemprop="url" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow">BUSINESS WIRE</a></span></span>)--<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraeco.com%2F&esheet=54111892&newsitemid=20240820332060&lan=en-US&anchor=Samsara+Eco&index=1&md5=42ca3248c74e8da563d078bcef101f00" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">Samsara Eco</a>, the enviro-tech innovator and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nilit.com%2F&esheet=54111892&newsitemid=20240820332060&lan=en-US&anchor=NILIT&index=2&md5=183ffcbf2f535ce53e9e81dce9aae910" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">NILIT</a>, the world’s leader in the production of nylon 6,6 for apparel, have announced plans to explore investment and construction of a nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycled polymer production site in South East Asia to help close the loop on nylon 6,6.</p> <div> <div itemprop="articleBody"> <p> Roughly <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Foecotextiles.blog%2F2012%2F06%2F05%2Fnylon-6-and-nylon-66%2F&esheet=54111892&newsitemid=20240820332060&lan=en-US&anchor=4+million+tonnes&index=3&md5=0fe43018142aaf6ce42ea0a68e562714" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">4 million tonnes</a> of nylon 6,6 is created every year, it is one of the most widely used fibers in the performance apparel and fashion industries. However, it is notoriously difficult to recycle and when blended with other fibres like spandex, it increases the challenge. Together, Samsara Eco and NILIT are seeking to address this issue head-on.</p> <p> Aiming to be operational by late 2026, the anticipated facility will be uniquely capable of recycling textile waste, producing high-quality recycled nylon 6,6 polymers, for textile brands and manufacturers to seamlessly use in their existing supply chains to create new textile fabrics, infinitely.</p> <p> “Our vision is to deliver climate repair through infinite recycling. One of the ways we’re achieving this is by creating the first circular pathway for nylon 6,6. Discarded clothing made from nylon 6,6 such as activewear, and even products like car interiors, typically end up in landfill or are incinerated at the end of life, which has dire consequences for our planet,” <strong>said Paul Riley, CEO and Founder of Samsara Eco</strong>.</p> <p> <strong>Sarah Cook, Chief Commercial and Operations Officer of Samsara Eco</strong> also commented on the agreement: “By working with NILIT, we can reverse this trend and give apparel a new life. The MoU agreement is an important step to help brands and the world advance nylon 6,6 circularity and reduce plastic waste. We’re proud to be exploring a pilot recycling facility with NILIT, setting a precedent of what’s possible for future partners globally.”</p> <p> “NILIT’s partnership with <strong>Samsara Eco </strong>is a critical step in our multi-pronged strategy to provide the apparel market with premium nylon 6,6 products that have lower environmental impact,” explained <strong>Ilan Melamed, NILIT General Manager</strong>. “Implementing textile-to-textile recycling solutions will substantially decrease global carbon emissions and reduce the 92 million tonnes of textile waste added to landfills annually. Together, NILIT and Samsara Eco have the potential to produce infinitely recycled nylon 6,6 that delivers outstanding fabric quality and performance while benefitting the planet.”</p> <p> EosEco™ is the world's first technology to infinitely recycle nylon 6,6 by combining biophysics, chemistry, biology and computer science (such as AI) to create a family of plastic-eating enzymes. The enzymes break down plastic waste, including textiles made from nylon 6,6 into raw materials, which are then seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes to create a truly closed loop. EosEco™ can recycle a breadth of feedstock inputs, including coloured and blended textiles like nylon 6,6 with spandex. EosEco™, together with NILIT’s unique polymerization, spinning and technology will be able to create premium recycled Nylon 6, 6 yarn for global consumption.</p> <p> <strong>About NILIT</strong></p> <p> Celebrating 50 years of excellence, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nilit.com%2F&esheet=54111892&newsitemid=20240820332060&lan=en-US&anchor=NILIT&index=4&md5=cf4b2c61f2baa169e1cb8c0bf9197576" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">NILIT</a> offers the broadest collection of premium sustainable Nylon 6,6 yarns designed to empower the apparel industry’s shift to a more sustainable position. Operating internationally, NILIT is the global leader in Nylon 6,6 yarns for apparel, dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable solutions that advance the textile industry.</p> <p> NILIT will add Samsara Eco’s EosEco™ produced yarn to its innovative SENSIL® preferred portfolio of products which is manufactured according to NILIT’s Total Product Sustainability criteria. These responsible yarns give designers the beautiful, environmentally considerate performance fabrics they need to create apparel collections that respond to consumer demands.</p> <p> <strong>About Samsara Eco</strong></p> <p> <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fshared.outlook.inky.com%2Flink%3Fdomain%3Dwww.samsaraeco.com%26t%3Dh.eJxdTksOgjAQvQrp2lAGKK2svIErDzCUQaulJW0NC-PdpSbG6Ool7_9g92BZX7BLSkvsOV_XtYw4RwxI2pfaz5ztCnbLnmiNO8fkHfHBO2co4KitmSY6fKV3pJpGBBAVCCnaGvdKIyhFXQeqASkFBwk1VNAqWcomD1AeuFKMRuOAIdn_zmwaf198aLPRsOHxlPUBnaPAni9RA0Qe.MEUCIQDtPMq3KdzHMkBvdhH0Gl768hNyWg28IR5x93IQIkt0ZQIgeilG4075SWwMECWyQZElb0hRRQfpwHeA4dZ9eDD3rMc&esheet=54111892&newsitemid=20240820332060&lan=en-US&anchor=Samsara+Eco&index=5&md5=5491229dcc315729563efb0848257e21" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">Samsara Eco</a> is using advanced, enzymatic recycling to end plastic pollution. With breakthrough science, Samsara Eco has developed a new way to break plastic down to its core molecules, which can then be used to recreate brand-new plastic, again and again. Its patented technology, EosEco™ is a first-of-its-kind process that is genuinely better for the planet.</p> <p> Samsara Eco’s community is united by the shared mission to divert plastic from our landfills and oceans, and eliminate the need to create plastic from fossil fuels, (whether it’s for the bottles we drink from or the clothes we wear) for a cleaner and more sustainable future.</p> <p> In partnership with the Australian National University (ANU), Samsara Eco launched in 2020 with the backing of Main Sequence and Woolworths Group’s W23. It has raised more than AUD $160M in funding from local and global investors including Breakthrough Victoria, DCVC, Hitachi, lululemon, Temasek, Wildcard Ventures, Wollemi Capital and more.</p> </div> <div> <h2> Contacts</h2> <p> Michelle Lea<br /> <a href="mailto:michellel@nilit.com" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">michellel@nilit.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subjects"> <ul class="subject-list"> <li><a href="/en/subject/contract-agreements.html">Contract/Agreements News</a></li> <li><a href="/en/subject/products-services.html">Products & Services News</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="commentbox"> <wb:comments url="auto" border="y" width="auto" skin="blue" appkey="3616646312" ></wb:comments> </div> </div> <div class="span3 sidebar"> <div class="widget"> <h3>Business Wire Weibo</h3> <wb:follow-button uid="2676312451" type="red_2" width="136" height="24" ></wb:follow-button> </div> <div class="widget"> <h3>Industries</h3> <ul class="industry"> <li><a href="/en/industry/corporate-social-responsibility">Corporate Social Responsibility</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/manufacturing">Manufacturing</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/chemical">Chemical</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/health-pharmaceutical">Health and Pharmaceutical</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/property">Property</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/travel">Travel</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/automotive">Automotive</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/life-entertainment">Life and Entertainment</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/energy-environmental">Energy and Environmental</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/retail">Retail</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/transportation">Transportation</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/business-ecommerce">Business and E-commerce</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/communications-media">Communications and Media</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/metals-mining">Metals and Mining</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/finance">Finance</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/technology">Technology</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/sports">Sports</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/education">Education</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/art-culture">Art and Culture</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/legal">Legal</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="widget"> <h3>Latest Releases</h3> <ul class="story"> <li><span class="time">2024-11-27 10:35</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58409.html">Airland, Bank of Taiwan, CoCo, and Tsui Wah Are Among the Winners of the 2024-2025 World Branding Awards</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-27 10:31</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58408.html">Airland, Lee Lum Kee, and Tsui Wah are among the Winners of the 2024-2025 World Branding Awards</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-27 10:24</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58407.html">Yakult, Lurpak, Sennheiser, BYD, Casio and Spotify Are Among the Global Winners of the 2024-2025 World Branding Awards</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-27 10:10</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58406.html">Elida Beauty Conditions its Supply Chain for Success with Kinaxis</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-27 10:00</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58405.html">Media Release: Following a year of elections held worldwide, Allianz launches global “Power of Unity” program to reinforce the strength of common ground</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div id="footer" class="hidden-phone"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="full_980 relative">  <a href="#" id="totop_btn" class="visible-desktop visible-tablet"></a>   <div class="footer_top"> <div class="col940"> <div class="row"> <div class="span6"> <h4>Shanghai Office</h4> <p class="foot_home">Rm 1502 Xincheng Mansion, No. 167 Jiangning Rd, Shanghai, China</p> <p class="foot_phone">+86 21 5239 8905</p> <p class="foot_email"><a href="mailto:sh@businesswirechina.com">sh@businesswirechina.com</a></p> </div> <div class="span6"> <h4>Business Wire Hong Kong</h4> <p class="foot_home">51/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East<br/>Wan Chai, Hong Kong</p> <p class="foot_phone">+852 3602 3091</p> <p class="foot_email"><a href="mailto:hk@businesswire.com">hk@businesswire.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="footer_bottom"> <div class="fleft"> <div class="copyright">© 2008-2016 Interfax Business Wire Service, all rights reserved.</div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-669196-13']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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