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Collaborative e-waste solution extracts high-quality PET for textile applications.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — September 26, 2024 — BenQ Materials’ functional textile brand, Xpore, has partnered with leading polyester supplier Far Eastern New Century (FENC) to unveil “e2cycle,” a groundbreaking PET recycling technology. This innovative solution transforms electronic waste into high-quality recycled PET, offering a new avenue for PET recycling in textile applications. The technology will debut at the 2024 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS), booth M2101.

The textile industry, one of the most polluting sectors globally, continues to face challenges related to water consumption, toxic chemicals, wastewater, and carbon emissions. Despite growing sustainability efforts, recycling remains limited due to material shortages and technological barriers. According to the 2024 Global E-Waste Monitor by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), global e-waste reached 62 million metric tonnes in 2022, with only 22.3% properly recycled due to infrastructure constraints.

“Electronic waste contains significant amounts of PET,” noted BenQ Materials Chairman Z.C. Chen. “By leveraging BenQ Materials’ experience in the electronics industry and materials science know-how, and in collaboration with FENC’s extensive textile manufacturing expertise, we are proud to introduce e2cycle as an innovative PET recycling technology. It’s a pioneering approach that not only advances the benefits of a circular economy but also helps to address the global shortage of PET materials through a new and sustainable avenue for e-waste recycling.”

In the e2cycle collaboration, BenQ Materials and FENC utilize mechanical recycling to transform electronic waste into fabrics and PET membranes for BenQ Materials’ functional textile brand, Xpore. These materials are then laminated to create 100% PFC-free, mono PET waterproof textiles, which are supplied to leading fashion brands. This technology not only promotes the reuse of electronic waste but also provides a high-value solution for integrating recycled PET into high-performance apparel.

With strong expertise in materials science and supply chain management, BenQ Materials and FENC are accelerating the commercialization of e2cycle. This innovative breakthrough not only addresses the urgent need for recycled materials in the textile industry but also connects the electronics and textile industries.

We cordially invite you to visit the 2024 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) to learn more about the e2cycle PET recycling technology, see how e-waste is transformed into high-performance textiles, and explore how this innovation is shaping the future of sustainable textiles.

Event date: October 15-17, 2024

Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX) Hall 1 – 4F, Booth M2101.

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