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

Stephen Mayfield

Biomaterials / Microplastics

26 April 2024

Microplastics can take anywhere from 100 to 1,000 years to break down and, in the meantime, our planet and bodies are becoming more polluted with these materials every day.

Researchers Develop Plant-Based Polymer Alternative to Petroleum-Derived Microplastics

Creating an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics is only one part of the long road to viability and it is with this goal that researchers have developed algae-based “completely biodegradable” polymers.

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Staff Writer

Biomaterials / Blueview Pacific

22 August 2022

10 minutes

When two surfers with a passion for the planet met in a beachside coffee shop in Cardiff, they had no idea the kind of eco-innovation that would emerge from their unlikely run-in. But when footwear industry expertise meets the most impressive advancement in biotechnology to date, the only choice is to use that fusion for meaningful change: to create the world’s first fully biodegradable* sneaker.

The Story Behind the World's First Biodegradable Footwear: In Their Own Words

Stephen Mayfield is a distinguished professor of Biology at UC San Diego. Tom Cooke came with decades of experience in product development. Together, they created at Bluewear Footwear the world's first biodegradable pair of shoes made from plant-based fabrics and oils that decompose fully. A riveting interview with texfash.com.

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Subir Ghosh

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Trade Ties / Indo-Bangla Tension Commentary

Trucks at the border crossing at Dawki, Meghalaya. The trans-shipment facility, operational since 2020, was a result of India’s “Neighbourhood First” initiative and a gesture of goodwill toward Dhaka.

India’s Trans-shipment Ban Serves as a Big Blow to Bangladesh’s Apparel Ambitions

Subir Ghosh

21 April 2025

Branding Evolution / Influencers Analysis

Branding has always been about making a lasting impression, literally and figuratively.

Challenges of Branding in the Age of Influencers

Piyush Deogirkar

30 April 2025