How innovators can go beyond the “suitable alternative” narrative to be the better alternative
Progress in scaling biobased processes, unpacking the biggest agreement from COP29, more details on Patrick McDowell's SS25 collection, and an opportunity to get involved in the BioDesign community.
From Tokyo to Cape Town, this week’s updates highlight how innovation thrives through collaboration.
What if those that benefitted from nature, paid back their dues? - That is exactly the proposition (and deal) made at the United Nations biodiversity conference, COP16
This month, we explore the collaborations driving next-gen materials from lab to life, transforming sustainability goals into consumer-ready products.
Biotech products for the agriculture and beauty sector are also bagging defence contracts as governments recognise the potential of biotech to address critical national security needs
Unlocking Nature’s Blueprint: How Protein Folding and AI Will Revolutionise Material Design for the Creative World
UK and the US government actions on plastics, textiles, and cultivated meat show promise, but delays raise questions about sustainability efforts
Sustainable innovations take centre stage in the SS25 collections, with GANNI, Patrick McDowell, and Stella McCartney leading the charge in next-gen materials.
Featuring a new UN Pact for the Future, major corporate backing for carbon credits, and the announcement of Earthshot Prize finalists
Recent Developments in the World of Next-Gen Materials, include New Keel Labs Partnerships, a Shift Away from Fashion and the Future of the Next-Gen Community
Bioplastics are emerging as a powerful solution to plastic pollution, and at the helm are cutting-edge research, industrial partnerships, and global regulations.
