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DGrade – Threads of Change - Coggle Diagram
DGrade – Threads of Change
Core Topic
DGrade: Threads of Change
UK Based | Kis Barber fairrber
PET plastic → recycled polyester (Closed-loop process)
The Impact
Saves 20% water vs virgin polyester
100M+ bottles recycled to date
Reduces CO₂ emissions by 55%
Uses 50% less energy
Process & Manufacturing
Collection Bin → Gather PET bottles
Transportation → Move bottles to facility
Chips → Bottles converted into chips
Yarn Spools → Chips transformed into yarn
Fabric → Yarn woven into fabric
Process & Manufacturing
Collection Bin → Gather PET bottles
Transportation → Move bottles to facility
Chips → Bottles converted into chips
Yarn Spools → Chips transformed into yarn
Fabric → Yarn woven into fabric
Sources of PET Bottles (Hypothetical Source Pie Chart)
School Programs (e.g., Simply Bottles) → 25%
Corporate Recycling Drives → 45%
Municipal Collection Partners → 30%
Benefits
Market & Future
Growth opportunities in recycled textiles
Environmental Benefits
Conserves water
Cuts carbon emissions
Reduces energy use
Social & Ethical Benefits
Community involvement
Corporate participation
Ethical sustainability