Ariyana Rayatt

From Roots To Soles And Back

Footwear concept artist Aisha Kuijk embodies nature’s approach, collaborating with major brands and innovators including Timberland, and Vivobarefoot, and pioneering material innovators, like Mycl, Bananatex and Woolmark to reimagine shoes so they might coexist with nature. In this piece, Aisha’s curious and energetic perspective guides us through the journey of designing footwear that feeds back into the earth, inviting us to see the potential for regenerative cycles in everyday objects.

FCC And CARBIOS Plan for UK-Based Plastic Biorecycling Facility 

CARBIOS and FCC plan for a UK-based plant to tackle plastic waste, with CARBIOS’ licensed technology as legislation shifts attention to biorecycling  CARBIOS And FCC Progress Transition Towards A Circular Economy  CARBIOS is a France-based biotechnology company that develops enzymes that close the loop on end-of-life plastics and textiles. Their solution breaks down PET plastic

Paris 2024: Olympic Collections Champion Eco-friendly Materials

Uniforms with innovative materials for Teams USA, Finland, and Denmark at the most sustainable Olympic Games yet, Paris 2024  The Circular Strategy of Paris 2024: The Greenest Games So Far The Olympic torch has arrived in Paris, marking the commencement of the 2024 Games.  In preparations for nations to unite and celebrate the shared love

Navigating Green Labels: Treekind® receives USDA Biobased Product Label 

Why is there hesitation to fund material innovators, when  fashion brands are looking for sustainable materials to lower their carbon emissions and offer sustainable products? Treekind® receives the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Biophilica, a London-based company, has achieved a USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its flagship material Treekind®. Treekind® is a material made

Making beauty products from thin air

What if it was possible to make something out of air? It was this question which started the sustainability journey of scientist Dr Tiago Selão.