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December 07, 2020

Scaling Equivalence: Human and Planetary Health

In the era of ecological emergencies, solutions must be developed within planetary boundaries.

September 14, 2020

The Art of Maintaining the Microbiome

The microbiome, a biodiverse colony of micro-beings, keeps the skin healthy. We need to preserve it.

August 31, 2020

Transparency in the Time of COVID-19

Pseudoscientific products claiming to help treat or even cure coronavirus is the new green-washing.

August 03, 2020

Solutions for a Plastic Planet

A billion more tons of plastic could blanket earth by 2040.

The average woman is exposed to 168 unique personal care ingredients every day.

85% of clothing donations end up in landfills.

Almost 27% of the world’s industrial water pollution comes from the textile industry.

75% of customers say sustainability is very or extremely important to them.

27% the average percentage of undisclosed chemicals in “100% natural” fibers (by weight)

Silk and human skin share a similar protein structure, with 18 amino acids in common.

30% the amount of polyurethane, acrylic resins and perfluorinated chemicals that ACTIVATED SILK™ currently replaces on leather

Nylon treated with ACTIVATED SILK™ dries up to 40% faster than nylon treated with synthetic chemicals.

42% of people don’t realize their personal care products contain ingredients made from crude oil.

Up to 25% of the world’s chemicals are used in textile finishing alone.

More than 62 million tons of apparel are consumed each year.