Tandem Repeat Inc is a climate technology start-up founded in 2018 that produces natural fibers from plant molecular farming and precision fermentation to reduce carbon emissions and energy use and improve animal welfare and water quality with patented technology. Tandem Repeat Technologies is founded by Dr. Melik Demirel, Dr. Gözde Senel Ayaz, and Dr. Benjamin … Climate Impact of Tandem Repeat Inc
Economic growth is rooted in the interplay of five key elements: skilled labor, natural resources, capital formation, technological development, and geopolitical factors. While technology often relies on glamorous research or scientific progress, a sixth element – practical experience or “know-how” – can prove just as important. In fact, since 2000 alone, America has lost an … Advanced manufacturing institutes in the US
Cover crops have become an essential part of sustainable farming practices. By using cover crops, farmers can help improve soil fertility, reduce runoff losses, prevent damage caused by wind and water erosion, increase the amount of organic material in the soil, enhance soil structure and aeration, suppress weeds, reduce pest problems, provide habitat for beneficial … Cover Crops: Sustainable Textiles and Its Impact on Climate
Squitex is a breakthrough protein-based fiber made from plant molecular farming, revolutionizing the fabric industry by offering unparalleled strength, durability, and sustainability. With Squitex, you can now experience superior comfort and performance with fabrics that are by far the most ecological choice available. Tandem Repeat, produces Squitex fibers, announced today that it raised $3 … Tandem Repeat Raises $3M to Produce Natural Fibers from Plants
Nature and humanity have been intertwined for centuries, shaping each other in a dynamic dance of cause and effect. As our population grows and technology advances, we are discovering new ways to feed the world; two prominent examples are fermentation and farming. Through these methods, people can access protein-rich foods that benefit both humans health … Alternative Proteins: Can the power of fermentation challenge traditional farming?
On 6 February 2023, Türkiye was rocked by a devastating double earthquake. With magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6, respectively — the strongest earthquakes in 500 years — thousands lost their lives to the seismic activity that unfolded over 9 hours apart and left destruction in its wake; homes were destroyed, people became homeless overnight, buildings … Earthquakes in the textile manufacturing region of Turkiye
With technology’s rapid advancement, our standards of protection against environmental hazards have soared. Therefore, protective textiles are essential to staying safe and healthy in challenging conditions. There are two main categories of survival textiles: short-term protection and long-term protection. Regarding short-term protection, these textiles protect against extreme external conditions such as accidents or direct … Protective Textiles
The use of polyester has become increasingly popular in the fashion industry (exceeding 55 million tons per year of production), with some estimates projecting that 70% of all apparel sold will contain some form of synthetic material by 2020. Unfortunately, this surge in popularity has also come with a hidden cost to our environment, microfiber … The Impact of Polyester: A Growing Source of Microfiber Pollution
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need for sustainability, the fashion industry is under pressure to find more sustainable materials. Cotton is one of the most popular materials used in fashion (25 million tons a year), but it has a significant environmental footprint. We’ll deeply dive into cotton’s sustainability and explore what needs … Sustainability of Cotton
Have you ever thought about where your clothes come from? Or how they’re made? Agricultural fibers (cotton, linen hemp, coir, sisal, ramie) are essential to the textile industry but often go unnoticed. These fibers are critical players in the global carbon cycle. By sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they help to stabilize our climate … Agricultural Fibers, Climate, and the Carbon Cycle