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French label Saola creates sustainable sneakers made from algae
While other brands incorporate just one or two eco-friendly elements into their products, Saola applies them in every aspect of their shoes – from top to sole.
French startup improves traceability in textile recycling
The fashion industry’s supply chains are notoriously complex, making monitoring and regulating sustainable practices a challenge.
Hong Kong unveils sustainable playground made with Nike Grind
Putting sustainability at the core, the new revamped Man Kyu Grind Playground is an inclusive, multi-sport play space engineered based on user insight.
Project Renew: Kane Footwear transforms used shoes into yoga mats
The initiative expects to keep 2.2kg of scrap from landfills for every mat produced.
Indian startup Atma Leather creates plant-based alt-leather from banana peels
India is one of the world’s largest producers of bananas, but with all its produce comes an enormous amount of waste, generating four tonnes for every tonne of fruit.
Lululemon debuts activewear made from plant-based nylon
According to Lululemon, it took two years of research and development to create the material, which delivers “high-performance benefits at a lower carbon footprint”.
Stella McCartney unveils bio jumpsuit made with sustainable sequins
Conventional sequins are made from a polyester film (PVC), which causes significant environmental and health risks.
Adidas and Parley partner to create football boot made partly with plastic waste
The latest innovation is part of Adidas’ commitment to replacing virgin polyester with recycled solutions by next year.
Jeanologia finds way to slash water use in clothing production
Last year, the company saved more than 19,375,000 cubic metres of water, and eliminated more than 90 million kg of CO2.
In Timor-Leste, seven discarded plastic bottles can be turned into a school uniform
Kassio has worked with the Branditall team to use special technology to convert plastic bottles into raw materials that can be added to the fabric production process.
Von Holzhausen creates plant-based leather strong enough for cars
The company’s plant-based leather is now being used not just in fashion, but on furniture, aeroplanes and yes, even in cars, where the whole concept was born.
Aussie swimwear brand helps to reduce ocean pollution
The Lifestyle Co will continue to create a sustainable program that enables the company to run its business while also supporting the environment and its customers.
UK researchers find way to upcycle microfibres from textile waste
The device, dubbed XFilter, is similar to filters in vacuum cleaners and tumble driers described that collect microfibres during laundry.
Lab-grown gems, recycled gold: we talk with sustainable jeweller The Prestwick Place
“We do not support environmentally devastating practices and we do not buy any newly-mined precious metals.”