An airline and several police departments are recycling employee uniforms -- but workers aren't getting hand-me-downs.
The duds are being turned into products ranging from auto fabrics to biodegradable planters.
Last spring, Japan Airlines began turning 230 tons of uniforms for cabin attendants and ground and maintenance crews into material for sound-proofing cars.
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