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Happy #ForestDay! This year's theme, 'Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World,' set by the UN General Assembly, reminds us of the incredible role forests play in shaping our lives. Did you know forests are more than just trees? They're the unsung heroes behind your wardrobe and daily essentials! Ever heard of viscose and lyocell? These sustainable textile fibres are derived from wood pulp, like our responsibly sourced dissolving pulp, Verve, ensuring your clothes are not just trendy but also ethical! And let's talk innovation! This spans from Sappi’s glossy, easily recyclable flexible paper packaging to our technology which extracts biochemicals and biomaterials from trees. With the latter, we produce Valida, 100% natural and biodegradable, perfect for replacing harmful microplastics in skincare products! With the high functionality of our flexible packaging papers, they are now even used in sustainable chocolate wrappers, yoghurt pots, coffee packaging etc. So, as we celebrate today, let's honour the remarkable contributions forests make to our lives and commit to protecting these invaluable ecosystems.

🌿 Can these material innovations transform sustainable fashion? 🌿 🍍 Piñatex – A leather alternative derived from pineapple leaves, provides an innovative approach to repurposing agricultural waste and supporting local farming communities. 🌱 Mirum – Marketed as a plastic-free leather alternative, its natural composition suggests a low carbon footprint. 🌸 FLWRDWN by Pangaia – FLWRDWN, developed by Pangaia, integrates wildflowers with biopolymers to create a biodegradable down alternative. 🍄 Tomtex – Tomtex represents a promising development in the realm of plant-based materials, utilising timber and mushroom waste to produce a 100% biodegradable leather substitute. These innovations mark significant strides in the development of sustainable materials, yet each faces challenges that require further research and development 🌿✨ Scroll to understand more about how each innovative material could aid in the reduction of environmental impact. ➡ Follow IMPACT+ to hear more about the work we're doing to improve environmental impact assessment methods! 🌏 #sustainablefabricinnovation #materialinnovation #sustainablefashion

Summer 2024 Fashion 2024 Hemp Fibre Organic Hemp Fiber Nice For Fabrics For plant fibers like hemp we’re paying special attention to soil health We’re supporting the fashion and textiles industry in switching to fibers and materials that have better environmental and social outcomes than their conventional alternatives. For hemp, this means it should be grown according to verified organic and sustainability standards that take into consideration reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased biodiversity, healthier soils, and clean and accessible water

🌱 Why Are Sustainable Fibers Still Hard to Find? 🌱 We often hear brands touting their "sustainable" products and see reports emphasizing sustainability, yet meaningful progress in sustainable fiber production remains elusive. Are we truly seeing a shift, or is the growth of organic and regenerative fibers still too slow? In my latest article on Substack, I dive deep into this issue, exploring: The slow growth of organic cotton in comparison to overall cotton production The disconnect between sustainability promises and actual practices My personal journey and the creation of FiberWay, a platform aimed at bridging these gaps Through this series, I’ll examine the major challenges facing the textile industry, including transparency, farmer support, economic pressures, and more. Each piece will provide insights into the state of the industry and explore potential solutions. At FiberWay, we're committed to creating a transparent, efficient, and supportive ecosystem for all stakeholders in the textile supply chain. Join me in uncovering these challenges and discovering how we can drive real change together. #SustainableFashion #FiberWay #TextileIndustry #OrganicCotton #SustainableFibers #SupplyChain #Transparency #FashionRevolution #Sustainability

Bananafiber is emerging as a leading eco-friendly textile choice, surpassing bamboo, recycled cotton, virgin cotton, and hemp in sustainability. Here's few "why it stands out" points! 🌿 Reduced Waste: Bananafiber repurposes discarded banana plant stems, promoting circularity and reducing environmental impact. Unlike bamboo, which undergoes intensive processing, Bananafiber offers a more sustainable alternative. 🌍 Low Environmental Footprint: Bananafiber production requires minimal water, pesticides, and land, making it resource-efficient. In contrast, recycled cotton and virgin cotton demand significant water and chemical inputs, contributing to environmental degradation. ♻️ Renewable & Biodegradable: Bananafiber is renewable and naturally biodegradable, minimizing landfill waste. Unlike hemp, which requires extensive land use and water, Bananafiber offers a more environmentally friendly option. 🌿 Versatile & Durable: Bananafiber textiles exhibit excellent strength and flexibility, suitable for various applications. Unlike hemp, which can be challenging to process, Bananafiber provides a softer and more versatile alternative. Choosing Bananafiber supports sustainability efforts, reduces waste, and fosters a greener future. Let's advocate for eco-friendly options to promote a more sustainable planet. 🌎💚 . . . . #SustainableTextiles #Bananafiber #EcoFriendlyFashion #CircularEconomy #Bananapads #BanalabsAB #BanatexSweden #HållbarTextil #SDGs

Bananafiber is emerging as a leading eco-friendly textile choice, surpassing bamboo, recycled cotton, virgin cotton, and hemp in sustainability. Here's few "why it stands out" points! 🌿 Reduced Waste: Bananafiber repurposes discarded banana plant stems, promoting circularity and reducing environmental impact. Unlike bamboo, which undergoes intensive processing, Bananafiber offers a more sustainable alternative. 🌍 Low Environmental Footprint: Bananafiber production requires minimal water, pesticides, and land, making it resource-efficient. In contrast, recycled cotton and virgin cotton demand significant water and chemical inputs, contributing to environmental degradation. ♻️ Renewable & Biodegradable: Bananafiber is renewable and naturally biodegradable, minimizing landfill waste. Unlike hemp, which requires extensive land use and water, Bananafiber offers a more environmentally friendly option. 🌿 Versatile & Durable: Bananafiber textiles exhibit excellent strength and flexibility, suitable for various applications. Unlike hemp, which can be challenging to process, Bananafiber provides a softer and more versatile alternative. Choosing Bananafiber supports sustainability efforts, reduces waste, and fosters a greener future. Let's advocate for eco-friendly options to promote a more sustainable planet. 🌎💚 . . . . #SustainableTextiles #Bananafiber #EcoFriendlyFashion #CircularEconomy #Bananapads #BanalabsAB #BanatexSweden #HållbarTextil #SDGs

Can our quest for Climate Action include Regenerative Agriculture, Biochar and Traceable Supply Chains? 🌎 "Fashion can be incredibly wasteful and damaging to the environment, but it doesn't have to be. We can all make a difference by choosing to support companies that are committed to sustainable practices." – Stella McCartney Curious about how the future of fashion is being reshaped? At Beetle, we’re empowering textile and apparel brands to be at the forefront of this transformation with solutions that meet the current and future demands of the industry. As sustainability becomes non-negotiable, the apparel industry is pivoting towards practices that meet the demands of conscious consumers and stringent regulations.  Here’s how Beetle is leading the way: 🌏 Climate Action: Our carbon sequestration and carbon dioxide removal practices generate carbon credits, enabling brands to inset GHG emissions, supporting their Net Zero goals and driving impactful climate solutions. 🌱 Regenerative Agriculture: We are training thousands of farmers in regenerative agriculture practices, providing cotton that not only boosts product sustainability but also increases soil health and ecosystems. 🌐 Traceability & Data: Transparency is the future. Our traceable solutions offer full traceability from farm to end product, allowing brands to monitor every step of the process. In a world where sustainability is the new luxury, these solutions are essential for brands looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. 🌿 #SustainableFashion #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #Traceability #NetZero #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #TextileInnovation #ApparelIndustry #BeetleRegenSolutions #SustainableSolutions #SustainableFashion Amol Mishra Hemant Rajput Rajeev Baruah Bhawna Solanki Taveshi Manohar Divya Baswani Sumedha Baliyan

As the fashion Industry grapples with its environmental impact, sustainability is no longer a choice but a responsibility. At Beetle Regen Solutions, we’re not just talking about it, we’re defining the path with the the right innovative steps needed for measured climate impact. 💡 As an Industry, we must be ready to emrace sustainability not just as a trend, but the new standard. It is our choices today that will shape the future of fashion and our planet. 🌷

In our quest for sustainability, biodegradable materials stand out as a promising solution in beauty packaging. Here's why 🌿 👇 Biodegradable materials are designed to break down through microbial action into natural elements like water and carbon dioxide. Examples include PLA made from plant starch, such as sugarcane and packaging derived from mushroom mycelium, and even wood chips. These materials decompose naturally, leaving no harmful residues, and are revolutionizing our approach to eco-friendly packaging. Did you know that 85% of consumers worldwide prefer buying products with sustainable packaging? (Source: Nielson) Bioplastics are projected to control 5% of the packaging market by 2024, growing at 20% per year. (Source: European Bioplastics) What’s your take on biodegradable packaging? Let’s discuss the implications and potential of biodegradables in our industry. #Sustainability #Beauty #BiodegradablePackaging #EcoFriendly #Packaging (image: www.Sulapac.com)

🌿 Empowering global #fashion consumers with a heightened awareness of #sustainability, driving consistent purchasing decisions aimed at reducing environmental impact. Due to #Covid19, when the disease started and we had to stay home, it shook up many brands in all kinds of businesses. From how people shop to how they live, lots of things began to change, and we're noticing these effects more and more every day. Another big thing that became important is taking care of the environment, and being sustainable. Today, we would like to share with you the #sustainable goal #innovations from The LYCRA Company, demonstrating their commitment to understanding the responsibility and opportunity they have to create a positive impact across the industry. In the past year, a significant accomplishment highlighted in the report is the company meeting its key product goals by incorporating sustainable attributes such as #durability, #recycledmaterials, #renewability, #recyclability, #safety, and #transparency into each product in its portfolio. The The LYCRA Company's scalable innovation arises from its #partnership with Qore LLC®, a collaboration between Cargill, experts in agricultural fermentation, and HELM AG, a German chemical company. This collaboration led to the creation of bio-derived The LYCRA Company® fiber using QIRA®. By utilizing QIRA®, the company can leverage dent corn's potential to substitute petroleum-based ingredients with an annually renewable resource. At The LYCRA Company, Steve Stewart believes that regenerative agriculture is good for business and good for the planet. Recognizing the dedication of farmers implementing sustainable practices, corn is sourced to produce bio-derived The LYCRA Company® fiber with QIRA®. This initiative aims to offer the #fashion industry more sustainable choices, benefitting brands and #retailers in the apparel sector and protecting planetary resources for future generations. 👏 Read more to learn: https://shorturl.at/fkEMU WWD 💭 Related article about How Brands Can Embrace the Sustainable Fashion Opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eRtujkyE Bain & Company 💌