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fashion industry’s plastic waste
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New study shows fashion industry’s plastic waste problem

The fashion industry is responsible for millions of tonnes of plastic waste, much of which ends up polluting the environment due to improper management.

Reporting from The Engineer.

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Is fungus fabric really taking off?

Is fungus fabric really taking off?

Despite growing interest, biodegradable materials like mycelium leather face challenges in significantly reducing fashion waste due to scalability and overproduction issues.

Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News.

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When fashion is fungal

When fashion is fungal

Textiles have a big carbon footprint and then clog landfills when discarded. Could biodegradable clothes be a solution?
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