Researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca have found a new use for discarded silk yarn. The team unraveled textile waste to create a material that can soak up oil and a common textile dye known to harm agricultural land and waterways. The research, which explores sustainable ways to manage textile waste, shows that repurposing silk yarn could help clean waterways affected by pollution. The findings were shared in a report on Cornell’s website, where the potential environmental benefits of the research are highlighted.

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