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Solving an Unfashionable Problem

Solving an Unfashionable Problem

FromI AM BIO


Solving an Unfashionable Problem

FromI AM BIO

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful. As the climate crisis becomes more of everyone’s problem, scientists and designers are combining efforts to make fashion more sustainable. From using greenhouse gasses to create new materials to developing totally biodegradable clothing and accessories, big fashion houses are trying to produce sustainable materials and make fashion look good and feel great. This episode features conversations with:Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTechAlejandra Espinosa, head of content at Luxiders MagazineBridgett Artise, sustainable fashion designer and professor at the Fashion Institute of TechnologyDoris de Guzman, biotech journalistEmilie Burfeind, creator of Sneature and teacher at the University of Art and Design at Offenbach at the Institute for Material Design 
Released:
Apr 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Powerful stories of biotechnology breakthroughs, the people they help, and the global problems they solve. Hosted by BIO President & CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath.