Sustainable fashion – how biotechnology can reduce the environmental impact of clothing

The fashion industry is negatively impacting our environment. It is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions - the same as global aviation and maritime shipping combined - and 20% of global water pollution. And once we’re done with our clothes, the majority ends up in landfill. CPI in Teesside, UK, is supporting a biological fashion revolution that could reduce pollution and waste in the industry. In this video Clare Trippett, Chief Technologist at CPI, explores sustainable biotechnology fashion solutions including: - Microbes that digest polymers to recycle textiles - Growing leather from the cells of a cow Science and technology are providing an alternative route for producing and recycling textiles. But we need to ensure we can scale-up these technologies so that they’re cost-effective, viable solutions for fashion’s waste problem. Find out how CPI is making sustainable fashion technology a reality: www.uk-cpi.com ------------------------------------------------------- Explore more innovation stories on our social channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ukcpi/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ukCPI Twitter - https://twitter.com/ukCPI LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-cpi/ Let's innovate together: www.uk-cpi.com ------------------------------------------------------- #SustainableFutures #SustainableFashion #TextileRecycling #Biotechnology #FashionInnovation #FastFashion