18 March 20242 April 2024 Biotech fashion takes naturally sourced textiles literally As fashion weeks in both the U.S. and Europe come to a close, it begs the question of staying fashionable and environmentally friendly
2 June 202312 September 2023 5 projects that explore different uses for bioplastics Can bioplastics be utilized to wean the world off fossil fuels? Brands and designers continue their search and show us how
17 May 202312 May 2023 Innovative cosmetics refill containers from Stella McCartney Beauty made with up to 90% of Sabic's certified renewable polymers
31 March 202328 March 2023 Stella McCartney: Our first BioSequin® jumpsuit is in Vogue, worn by Cara Delevingne Stella McCartney Showcases World’s First Garment Made of Plastic-Free Plant-Based Sequins
30 September 202226 September 2022 Spinnen die? Künstliche Spinnenseide ist eine Wunderfaser, die Mode, Kosmetik und Medizin revolutionieren kann Spinnenseide soll bald eine große Rolle in Mode, Medizin, Kosmetik- oder der Autoindustrie spielen. Aber dazu muss ein nachhaltiger Weg der Produktion gefunden werden
26 July 202223 July 2022 Nature as inspiration: Bio-based materials for sustainable construction In its shift toward a circular economy, the construction industry will increasingly rely on the many sustainable qualities of bio-based materials
30 June 202224 June 2022 Stella McCartney to launch first Frayme handbag using mycelium After four years of development and around eight iterations, Stella McCartney is about to launch an initial small run of 100 Frayme handbags using a mycelium-based leather alternative, MYLO
27 January 202221 January 2022 Peelsphere is a leather-alternative biomaterial made from fruit waste and algae German designer developed a material that could replace animal hide yet still retain the same versatility and strength of leather
24 January 202219 January 2022 Can Bioplastics Really Make Fashion More Sustainable, Biodegradable, or Recyclable? As the appetite for bioplastics grows, it’s worth asking whether this “green” alternative to petroleum-based plastics really is as good as it sounds. Are bioplastics really the answer to fashion’s plastic problem?
15 December 20219 December 2021 Pangaia Elevates Its Environmental Credentials With Colorifix Bacteria-Based Dyes Collection The Colorifix development works by copying DNA codes of naturally occurring pigments. The replicated code is introduced to engineered microbes and from there, unique colours are evolved
29 September 202129 September 2021 Oslo Startup Secures Funds For Fungi Food and Materials Solutions NoMy has announced the closing of a seed funding round to accelerate its fungi-powered sustainable solutions. Based in Oslo, the Norwegian startup uses fungal mycelium to develop alternatives for everything from food to materials, such as alternative meat and bioplastics
14 July 20219 July 2021 Mycelium is “part of the solution” to carbon-negative buildings Mycelium is fast-growing and cheap to produce in custom-made bioreactors where sclerotia can be grown in moulds to create usable products
15 February 202110 February 2021 Regeneration: The Next Step for Outdoor Fashion The slowdown caused by the pandemic has found the fashion industry engaged in early reflections on ways to contribute to the improvement of environmental conditions
30 October 202027 October 2020 Bolt Threads Partners With adidas, Kering, lululemon and Stella McCartney to Introduce Mylo™ The companies and Bolt Threads unite to form a first-of-its-kind Mylo consortium, a highly unique and creative collaborative partnership, to usher in a more sustainable future for fashion
4 February 20201 February 2020 Stella McCartney entwirft ökologische Jeans Die Designerin entwirft jetzt ökologische Jeans - Die Hosen sind biologisch abbaubar
9 January 20206 January 2020 New packaging material targets single-use plastic waste As the problem of plastic waste worsens, environment-friendly packaging technologies is gaining traction
15 October 201910 October 2019 DuPont-Stella McCartney Partnership Yields World’s First Bio-based Faux Fur The new Koba® Fur-Free Fur by Ecopel is made with recycled polyester and up to 100 percent DuPont™ Sorona® plant-based fibers
24 August 201822 August 2018 Trending: New Spins on Wood, Hemp, Coconut Recognized as Winning Natural Fibers Vegan wool alternative made from hemp and coconut fibers earned the PETA Prize for Animal-Free Wool in the 2018 Biodesign Challenge