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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Royal Society of Chemistry Task Force Aims to Make Liquid Polymers ‘Benign by Design’
Royal Society of Chemistry Task Force Aims to Make Liquid Polymers ‘Benign by Design’
Published on August 8, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Formulation (PLFs) Task Force will collaborate to innovate throughout the value chain and across sectors including cosmetics, water treatments, lubricants and agricultural products. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
GAF's First Urban Heat Project Produces Cool Results
GAF's First Urban Heat Project Produces Cool Results
Published on July 24, 2023
About a 5 minute read

GAF coatings had been proven to cool surfaces and ambient air on individual applications but had never been applied on a community-wide scale. Preliminary data showed a 25-50% reduction of the urban heat island effect during peak temperatures. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Industry of All Nations’ Undyed Cotton Initiative Shows Proof of Concept for a More Natural End Product
Industry of All Nations’ Undyed Cotton Initiative Shows Proof of Concept for a More Natural End Product
Published on July 12, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The popularity of the company’s undyed apparel collection proves the business case and consumer demand for more consciously produced, less toxic clothing. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyArtificial Intelligence for Sustainability
These AI-Powered Drones Finally Bring Precision to Herbicide Application
These AI-Powered Drones Finally Bring Precision to Herbicide Application
Published on June 8, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Precision AI has developed the world's first AI drones for plant-level herbicide application — on a mission to create healthier, more sustainable, profitable farms. ... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
US States Cracking Down on Toxic Chemicals in Processed Food, Cosmetics
US States Cracking Down on Toxic Chemicals in Processed Food, Cosmetics
Published on May 16, 2023
About a 11 minute read

California and Washington are the latest states to attempt to fill gaps in public-health safeguards, thanks to a lack of federal protections against certain commonly used chemicals. ... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Published on May 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A new method chemically breaks down old fabric and reuses polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that can then be applied to new clothes and fabrics. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
Published on April 20, 2023
About a 4 minute read

In light of new EPA guidance and increased consumer awareness, remediation strategies for the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are coming under increased scrutiny. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
How to Select Sustainable Textiles for the Built Environment
How to Select Sustainable Textiles for the Built Environment
Published on March 31, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Acknowledging that many textile manufacturers are vague about their products, with little to no proof of sustainability or misrepresenting their claims, can be disheartening. But there are a few key ways to identify a greenwashed product. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
ChemSec Approaches Complex Chemistry Discussions with Collaboration and Humor
ChemSec Approaches Complex Chemistry Discussions with Collaboration and Humor
Published on March 29, 2023
About a 4 minute read

ChemSec works to eliminate toxic chemicals in products by engaging with companies and policymakers across cultures, industries and governments; ED Anne-Sofie Bäckar says trust, transparency — and sometimes, keeping things light — are key. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
3 Material Innovators Using Algae to Paint Greener Picture for Fashion
3 Material Innovators Using Algae to Paint Greener Picture for Fashion
Published on March 10, 2023
About a 7 minute read

Living Ink, Algaeing and Mounid are changing the game with carbon-negative, fast-to-produce alternatives to carcinogenic, petroleum-based inks, dyes and textiles. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Basecamp Research Helping Expand Global Access to Safe, Natural Chemicals and Proteins
Basecamp Research Helping Expand Global Access to Safe, Natural Chemicals and Proteins
Published on January 20, 2023
About a 5 minute read

With a goal of phasing out toxic and forever chemicals in consumer products, the UK-based biotech startup is spearheading the ethical, equitable discovery and utilization of the safe, effective chemicals and proteins waiting to be found in nature and... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Published on January 11, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The materials innovator and sustainable fabric giant Singtex are co-developing new biomaterials across a range of applications — starting with a sustainably produced, waterproof, membrane-based material for outdoor apparel. ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
COP15 Must Mark a Turning Point for Meat and Dairy Investors
COP15 Must Mark a Turning Point for Meat and Dairy Investors
Published on December 14, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Meat and dairy companies need to go further and faster to protect our natural world — before politicians, regulators and investors make the decision for them. The latest FAIRR Index shows what’s possible and shines a spotlight on the investment r... View More

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Innovation & Technology
2022 Ray of Hope Prize Winners Offer Biomimetic Solutions to Fresh Food Waste, Surface Finishing
2022 Ray of Hope Prize Winners Offer Biomimetic Solutions to Fresh Food Waste, Surface Finishing
Published on November 16, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The Biomimicry Institute has chosen India’s GreenPod Labs and Germany’s Fusion Bionic as 2022’s top biomimicry startups, from a pool of over 200 applicants from 54 countries. ... View More

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Marketing & Communications
We Must Be Able to Read the Label: The Imperative of Ingredient Transparency
We Must Be Able to Read the Label: The Imperative of Ingredient Transparency
Published on October 27, 2022
About a 5 minute read

We believe that increasing the accessibility of information and transparency of ingredients is critical to transforming the cleaning products industry. Tapping into consumer demands for sustainable and trustworthy cleaning supplies will also drive th... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Northwestern Researchers Uncover Simple Method for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’
Northwestern Researchers Uncover Simple Method for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’
Published on August 26, 2022
About a 6 minute read

New study pinpoints Achilles’ heel for major PFAS classes — persistent chemicals linked to a host of adverse health effects — which causes the compounds to fall apart into benign products. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
10 Biomimetic Innovations Poised to Tackle Countless Climate, Biodiversity, Business Challenges
10 Biomimetic Innovations Poised to Tackle Countless Climate, Biodiversity, Business Challenges
Published on August 16, 2022
About a 7 minute read

The Biomimicry Institute’s 2022 cohort of Ray of Hope Prize finalists are leveraging nature’s genius to revolutionize textiles, wind turbines, waste remediation, building materials, cleaning products, sunscreen, plastics and more. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Trending: Pangaia, Primark Expand Efforts to Turn Waste Textiles Into New Colors
Trending: Pangaia, Primark Expand Efforts to Turn Waste Textiles Into New Colors
Published on August 4, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The latest in a growing wave of circular textile innovations, the materials-science company and the global retailer have both launched collections that turn waste materials into new, colored textiles that require no dyeing. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute: Pushing a Safe and Just Circular Economy Into the Mainstream
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute: Pushing a Safe and Just Circular Economy Into the Mainstream
Published on July 27, 2022
About a 5 minute read

As part of Shaw’s sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program, VP of Global Sustainability and Innovation Kellie Ballew recently spoke with C2CPII President and CEO Dr. Christina Raab about the evolving, interconnected nature of sustaina... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Carbios, On, Patagonia, PUMA, Salomon Team Up to Advance Circularity of Textiles
Carbios, On, Patagonia, PUMA, Salomon Team Up to Advance Circularity of Textiles
Published on July 8, 2022
About a 3 minute read

After achieving a milestone in packaging recycling, Carbios’ unique biological recycling technology stands to fundamentally change the circularity of textiles. ... View More

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