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Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

Led by CEO Paul Riley, Samsara Eco has developed patent-pending "infinite recycling" technology. (HANDOUT/SLING & STONE)

Everything old is new again as plastic-eating enzymes turn polyester and nylon into molecules for high-quality fibres to make t-shirts, yoga wear and water bottles.

"If I never have to see another piece of single-used plastic or fast fashion in my life, I'd be very happy, that would be very exciting," enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco chief executive Paul Riley told AAP.

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