It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Keiji Numata

Fibre Innovation / Artificial Silk

25 January 2024

For a real-world impact, the scientists will have to scale up their fibre-production methodology and make it a continuous process. They will also have to evaluate the quality of their artificial spider silk using several metrics and make further improvements.

Japanese Scientists Use Biomimicry to Develop Artificial Spider Silk that Resembles Molecular Structure of Actual Silk

Biomimetics has helped researchers in Japan to create a device that spins artificial spider silk that closely matches natural spider silk which is biodegradable and ideal for biomedical applications, such as sutures and artificial ligaments.

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Circularity Narratives / Yee Chain International Interview

Unified standards, greater efficiency, and reduced fragmentation could be the shared goal of the future for the industry. However, achieving this would be incredibly challenging; hence tailoring solutions to specific contexts while ensuring coherence and interoperability across different regions is the way forward.

Falling into the Blame Game Is Counter-Productive for all in the Value Chain

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Second Chance / Owino Market Interview

Owino Market is a major economic hub, providing affordable clothing and employment for thousands, including importers, distributors, vendors, tailors, and informal waste collectors.

Fragmented Data on SHC Supply Chain Makes It Difficult to Accurately Assess Stakeholder Impact

Subir Ghosh

25 March 2025