MITCHELL – Australian recycling company Samsara Eco, which works in partnership with athleticwear brand Lululemon, has developed enzymes capable of recycling nylon 6.
Building on its existing capabilities to infinitely recycle nylon 6,6 and polyester, Samsara says its latest enzyme technology can break down nylon 6, including coloured and dyed blends, into its original building block that can then be reused repeatedly without losing quality.
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