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Eco-friendly fungus leather looks and feels like the real thing

December 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

From processing plastic waste to sequestering carbon to protecting astronauts from cosmic radiation, fungi have the incredible potential to benefit a wide range of industries. According to a recent study, this impressive living organism also holds the potential to help … [Read more...] about Eco-friendly fungus leather looks and feels like the real thing

This fashion brand wants you to send your old undies back for recycling

December 18, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

As circularity is slowly but steadily making its way into the fashion industry, a handful of companies, such as Levi’s and Patagonia, are nudging consumers to return their old products so they can be refurbished and resold. The thing is, the secondhand market isn’t an option for … [Read more...] about This fashion brand wants you to send your old undies back for recycling

This app tracks the carbon footprint of your purchases in real time

December 17, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

We all strive to live more sustainable lives, but tracking where you can make the most impactful changes isn’t always easy. Fortunately, a new app is here to manage your personal carbon footprint in real-time.  The app, called Joro, starts off with baseline questions about … [Read more...] about This app tracks the carbon footprint of your purchases in real time

Nasdaq to mandate diversity requirements for listed companies

December 3, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange will soon have to meet diversity requirements or face being delisted. The newly proposed diversity requirements were announced this week and Nasdaq plans to ask the Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to institute them … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to mandate diversity requirements for listed companies

Patagonia is now selling used clothing right beside the new stuff

December 1, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has long promoted the idea of purchasing secondhand clothing whenever you can. Through the company’s Worn Wear program, customers have been able to shop for used items or sell their old goods for cash on a separate website from patagonia.com. … [Read more...] about Patagonia is now selling used clothing right beside the new stuff

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