alt materials

Based in the Netherlands, Geneus Biotech is a biomaterials startup that just debuted its first product: a cell-based fur alternative.
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Clothing giant H&M recently partnered with footwear company Good News that makes sustainable trainers inspired by the retro age to unveil a new collection that features shoes made out of alternative plant-based materials as well as…
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In partnership with Danimer Scientific, confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced that by early 2021, its world-famous Skittles candy will be sold in biodegradable wrappers. U.S.-based multinational manufacturer of chocolates and…
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Following news that apparel giant H&M is launching a new sustainable concept with its debut collection that includes pieces created using Desserto's plant-based cactus leather, PETA has awarded the Mexican startup animal-free leather…
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Clothing giant H&M recently launched its new sustainable concept, Innovation Stories with its debut collection, Science Story that includes pieces developed using plant-based leather developed by Mexican-based brand Desserto. …
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In August of last year, American denim brand Levi’s and millennial-favourite brand Ganni joined forces to create a rental-only collection of three staple denim pieces, all created from upcycled vintage Levi’s and repurposed…
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Sweden-based TreeToTextile recently invested EUR€35M (approx. US$42M) in constructing a demonstration plant in Sweden to upscale the production of new sustainable textile fiber. Owned by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and…
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Clothing giant H&M recently launched its new sustainable concept, Innovation Stories that will feature a range of collections all through 2021 and its debut collection is out, developed using plant-free leather and other eco…
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Aquaman’ and Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa recently launched a sustainable vegan shoe line that is part of the So iLL x On the Roam collection that incorporates upcycled and biodegradable materials in its footwear. Hawaiian-born…
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Alternative mycelium-based material firm MycoWorks has announced the completion of a US$45 million Series B funding round, which will go towards the scale-up of its Reishi animal-free leather material. The round saw participation from…
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Six of the world’s most well-known brands have recently endorsed Infinited Fiber Company, a Finnish biotech that has developed a circular solution that turns discarded textiles into high-quality, bio-based regenerated fibres. Among the…
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