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As more people become conscious of their environmental impact, sustainable sources like textile recycling are gaining increased attention. However, almost seventy-five percent of the world fashion market is concentrated in Europe, United States, and China. But how different are the approaches taken by these countries when reusing and repurposing? This blog will compare textile recycling … Reuse, Reduce, Recycle: What Textile Production Looks Like Across US, China, and EU?

Shoes are an important part of our daily lives, and it’s essential to make sure we’re making the best decisions for both style and sustainability. Sustainability footbeds provide eco-friendly individuals with a stylish and functional shoe option that looks great and helps the environment on a larger scale. Constructed from natural materials like cork, rubber, … The Ultimate Guide to Designing Sustainable Shoes: Performance, Comfort, and Sustainability Combined

Plants, long seen as a source of food and oxygen, may now have a much more significant role than providing us with food, fiber, shelter, medicine, and fuel. Plant-based molecular factories are becoming a reality. These plants transform into factories capable of producing complex molecules and materials — from plastics to drugs — in a … Harnessing Nature’s Powers Through Plant-Based Molecular Factories

Nonwovens are a type of fabric that offers unique characteristics and advantages not seen in traditional textiles. Nonwovens have become an essential part of modern life, used in various products ranging from diapers and wipes to automotive parts and building materials. Nonwovens are textile fabrics produced using multiple methods such as heat, adhesives, or mechanical … Maximizing Performance Without Compromising Sustainability: Nonwovens

The demand for protein has exploded in recent years, not just in the food industry but also for industrial uses. In the cosmetics, textile, and packaging markets, protein is used to create new products and strengthen existing ones. Its versatility makes it an attractive resource for companies that want to develop better solutions for their … Exploring the Growing Use of Protein in Industrial Markets

Chemical pollution has reached its limits for the earth. In the workplace, at home, and even in the food and water we consume, there are chemical compounds that we must be aware of. Factory and industrial operations are the most significant contributors to chemical pollution. These activities release hazardous chemicals into the environment that can … Synthetic biology could help to minimize chemical pollution

Clean indoor air is essential for everyone’s health and well-being. Indoor air can contain many pollutants that negatively impact health and well-being, including dust mites, mold, pet dander, and volatile organic compounds. Cleaning indoor air in work environments and home life is essential for everyone’s health. Indoor air pollution and its associated problems can seriously impact … Say Goodbye To Indoor Air Pollution

Washington, D.C. – Five trailblazing innovations have won a total of $525,000 as a part of Conservation X Labs’ Microfiber Innovation Challenge for their ability to reduce or prevent microfiber pollution. The Challenge was funded by the Flotilla Foundation and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.   The winners stood out among submissions spanning 19 countries … Five game-changing innovations share $525,000 Conservation X Labs prize to end microplastic pollution

As Tandem Repeat team, we’re excited to be showcasing our technology at this year’s Biofabricate Summit on June 6+7, 2022. We’re looking forward to joining over 60 speakers and 30 exhibitors at the forefront of design and biology. Join the global community as we lead the transition to a biomade future!”   Biofabricate is a … Biofabricate Brings the Material Revolution to NYC June 6-7

Tandem Repeat has been invited by the Material ConnecXion to speak at the Materials MATTER on Thursday, May 17th.   This event is where disruptors from the worlds of apparel, fashion, sportswear, consumer electronics, home textiles, furniture, and cosmetics come to celebrate all things new. We will showcase our programmable textiles with self-healing capabilities in … Materials MATTER