These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Briefly

Nature has evolved over billions of years to assemble atoms in much smarter and more efficient ways than human beings have been able to achieve. And so, as we look to decarbonize and divest from fossil fuels, it turns out that nature has solutions that biotechnology is enabling us to leverage.
By tapping into naturally occurring living systems, many of the products in NPOL's catalog have a lower carbon footprint than their everyday counterparts. For instance, the bacterial dye used to create the Exploring Jacket uses significantly less water than conventional plant-based dyes, as no farmland is needed.
The Gathering Lamp, which is made from bioconcrete, is designed to be easily repaired, upgraded, or recycled at the end of its useful life, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.
The Exploring Jacket, with its color derived from Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria, showcases a vivid spectrum of colors in eye-catching patterns reminiscent of polished marble, representing a blend of art and science.
Read at WIRED
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