Summary
Around 40% of silk cocoons are not used because there are no factories.
The new yarn can be sold for more money and helps the environment.
The project will also create jobs for local people.
Key Points
4 points1
40% of silk cocoons are currently unused.
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Lack of processing facilities causes the waste.
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The mission aims to convert waste into high‑value yarn.
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Benefits include more jobs and less environmental waste.
New Words to Learn
6 wordssilk
a smooth fabric made by silkworm insects
cocoons
the protective cases that silkworms spin around themselves
yarn
long thread used for knitting or weaving
facility
a place where things are made or processed
convert
to change something into a different form
valuable
something that is worth a lot
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