EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 24 MIN
VIATT Vietnam 2026 seminar | Towards a Cleaner Future: Circular Recycling and Microplastic Removal in Textiles
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Topic: Towards a Cleaner Future: Circular Recycling and Microplastic Removal in TextilesRyan Wong, Business Development Manager from HKRITA addresses the urgent global crisis of textile waste, noting that 3 tons are discarded every second. He positions this crisis as an opportunity for innovation and economic growth. Ryan outlines the institute's mission to advance R&D and technology transfer, focusing on five key research pillars. He delves into three specific technologies: hydrothermal separation (The Green Machine) to recycle polyester-cotton blends; a solvent-based system to recover nylon from nylon-spandex blends; and an acoustic wave filtration system to remove microplastics from wastewater. He concludes by discussing the institute’s capabilities, its strong research team, and its commitment to scaling these technologies for commercial and industrial use.
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Topic: Towards a Cleaner Future: Circular Recycling and Microplastic Removal in Textiles Ryan Wong, Business Development Manager from HKRITA addresses the urgent global crisis of textile waste, noting that 3 tons are discarded every second. He positions this crisis as an opportunity for innovation and economic growth. Ryan outlines the institute's mission to advance R&D and technology transfer, focusing on five key research pillars. He delves into three specific technologies: hydrothermal...
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