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IIT Delhi's Recycling Breakthrough: How Aramid Waste and National Flags Get New Life

IIT Delhi's Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability has made significant strides in sustainable innovation. The centre successfully transferred multiple recycling technologies to industry partners during an event in Panipat. These include pioneering methods for recycling synthetic national flags and handling high-performance aramid waste. The initiatives are supported by the National Technical Textile Mission and aim to promote circular economy principles in India's textile industry.

Key Points: IIT Delhi ACTRS Transfers Textile Recycling Tech to Industry

  • Centre transfers technology for recycling synthetic national flags to Sewaj Neesim Foundation
  • Breakthrough methods demonstrated for recycling high-performance aramid waste materials
  • Technologies support defence, aerospace and protective textiles industries
  • Centre established with funding from National Technical Textile Mission of Ministry of Textiles
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IIT Delhi's ACTRS transfers new recycling technologies for aramid waste, technical gloves, national flags to industry partners

IIT Delhi's ACTRS transfers groundbreaking recycling technologies for aramid waste, technical gloves, and national flags to industry partners, advancing India's circular economy.

"The Atal Centre at Panipat is a beacon of innovation in sustainable textile recycling, delivering advanced solutions for high-performance textile waste materials. - Prof. Bipin Kumar"

Panipat, November 28

Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability (ACTRS), which was established under IIT Delhi in Panipat on Friday, transferred multiple technologies to industry partners for the recycling of aramid waste, technical gloves, and the national flag. The Centre, led by Prof Bipin Kumar, Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, has been set up with funding support from the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. At an event organised by the Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in Panipat, Haryana, the Atal Centre demonstrated its recycling innovations and their real-world impact. Among the highlights, the centre unveiled a pioneering technology for recycling synthetic national flags and presented a scientific model at the event.

This innovation has been officially transferred to the Sewaj Neesim Foundation, led by Maj. Gen. Ashim Kohli (Retd), is spearheading the national initiative for the dignified recycling of retired national flags across the country. The Centre also demonstrated breakthrough methods for handling and recycling high-performance aramid waste, a critical material used in defence, aerospace and protective textiles.

Ashok Malhotra, Mission Director, National Technical Textiles Mission, who witnessed the demonstrations of technologies by the centre, said, "NTTM is committed to transforming India into a global leader in technical textiles through sustainable innovation and strong industry partnerships. With pioneering contributions from IIT Delhi's advanced research in textile recycling and sustainability, the mission empowers startups and industries to promote indigenisation, circular economy principles, and cutting-edge manufacturing."

Several technical textile companies are benefiting from the R&D carried out at the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability. In particular, the Aramid Fibre recycling program has delivered pioneering solutions for processing and repurposing high-performance aramid waste materials.

"The Atal Centre at Panipat is a beacon of innovation in sustainable textile recycling, delivering advanced solutions for high-performance textile waste materials. Our mission drives the textile industry towards a circular economy through cutting-edge technology transfer and impactful recycling initiatives," said Prof. Bipin Kumar, Coordinator, Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some concrete action on textile waste! The aramid recycling is particularly impressive - this material is used in bulletproof vests and aerospace. Recycling it will reduce import dependency and save costs for our defence sector.
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Ashwin V
While I appreciate the innovation, I hope these technologies reach small and medium enterprises too, not just big companies. Often such advanced research remains inaccessible to smaller players who need it most.
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Sarah B
The circular economy approach is exactly what India needs! ♻️ Textile waste is a huge problem, and seeing IITs lead this change gives me hope. More such centres should be established across different textile hubs.
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Karthik V
Panipat being chosen for this centre makes perfect sense - it's the textile recycling capital of India! Local industry will benefit tremendously from these advanced technologies. Great decision by the government.
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Michael C
The technical gloves recycling is a game-changer for industrial safety. Workers often discard used gloves, creating waste. Now they can be recycled safely. This is practical environmentalism at its best!

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