Western Massachusetts Fibershed repurposes waste wool into fertilizer pellets to bolster local fiber economy.

Western Massachusetts Fibershed seeks to strengthen local fiber economy, reusing "throw away" wool into fertilizer pellets. Over 21,000 pounds of wool are produced annually, but much goes to waste or lacks quality for artisanal purposes. The organization aims to repurpose wool byproducts and address the scarcity of commercial-scale wool cleaning and processing infrastructure.

May 10, 2024
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