Category: Biodegradable

• AEROPOWDER

  

  This company is making high-quality insulation materials from surplus feathers obtained from the poultry industry.

  Vandana Balakrishnan

  January 23, 2024

  Biodegradable, Europe, feathers, insulation material, packaging, textiles, UK, upcycling, waste supply chain

  Biodegradable, insulation material, thermal packaging material, used feathers

• BOLT THREADS

  

  This company uses DNA technology to create durable fabrics and textiles that are biodegradable and circular.

  Vandana Balakrishnan

  January 23, 2024

  Biodegradable, california, DNA technology, enzymatic, leather alternative, microplastic alternative for beauty products, mycellium, new material, protein fermentation, silk alternative, textiles, USA

  DNA technology, leather alternative, microplastics alternative, new material, protein fermentation, silk alternative, textiles

• ANANAS ANAM

  

  The circle of it: This company is creating sustainable plant-based alternatives to leather by repurposing leaves leftover from pineapple production.

  Vandana Balakrishnan

  January 19, 2024

  Biodegradable, Europe, leather alternative, luxury fashion, new material, non-woven, philippines, pinatex, pineapple, social enterprise/b corp, textiles, UK, upcycling, vegan textile

  Biodegradable, luxury fashion, non-woven textile, pinafelt, pinatex, pineapple, pineapple leaves, social enterprise, textiles