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5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design

GreenBiz

The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. . Spintex Engineering has mimicked the precision of a spider’s spinnerets to produce artificial spider silk for use in textiles, apparel, aerospace and automotive industries. Design & Packaging.

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Environmentally friendly leather wins European circular economy startup award

Envirotec Magazine

The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.” ” The ability to customise the thickness and texture makes Gelatex attractive for both the textile and automotive industry. THE BOX is offered as “packaging-as-a-Service”, at no additional cost, said LivingPackets.

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Glue derived from industrial bio-waste aims to make furniture recyclable

Envirotec Magazine

Our glue is ethically sourced, has end-of-life biodegradability and has properties suited to replacing traditional formaldehyde adhesives,” says Callum Smith, one of the founders of the firm behind it, BindEthics , and also a student at the University of Birmingham. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

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Top brands strengthen links between net zero goals and supply chain innovation

Business Green

Unilever's net zero supply chain commitment, for example, will require weaning itself off fossil fuels as a source of ingredients for the formulations and packaging of its cleaning and laundry products.

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5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design

AGreenLiving

The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. Spintex Engineering has mimicked the precision of a spider’s spinnerets to produce artificial spider silk for use in textiles, apparel, aerospace and automotive industries.

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5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design

AGreenLiving

The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. Spintex Engineering has mimicked the precision of a spider’s spinnerets to produce artificial spider silk for use in textiles, apparel, aerospace and automotive industries.

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Is the end nigh for questionable climate claims in UK adverts?

Business Green

The ASA, which is independent of government and funded by the advertising industry, said it would be sharing the findings with Ministers, arguing they should support the CMA's recommendations earlier this year for the government to develop statutory definitions for key climate terms used on product packaging and marketing material.