Epoch Biodesign and Circ complete funding rounds, the recycled-textiles industry find a voice in the EC and the first Butterfly Mark Certificate for a materials supplier.
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.
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
Featuring a new UN Pact for the Future, major corporate backing for carbon credits, and the announcement of Earthshot Prize finalists
The global textile industry faces a dynamic landscape marked by EU and US regulations, financial challenges, and significant investments.
Less than 60 years after plastics entered households, they have made their way into the planet’s ecosystem
Why is there hesitation to fund material innovators, when fashion brands are looking for sustainable materials to lower their carbon emissions and offer sustainable products?
Financing the Future: What are the hold ups on investments in sustainable materials?
