WRAP estimates recycled polyester production has 32% less CO2 emissions than regular polyester.
Notes:
Wrap does not say this. It suggests carbon saving of 20.7% https://ckh.wrap.org.uk/upload/pdf/Introduction%20to%20recycled%20polyester.pdf
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https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/how-sustainable-is-recycled-polyester/2018111540000