Why plastic-eating enzymes are in fashion with Lululemon, Patagonia, Stella McCartney, and Puma

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Why plastic-eating enzymes are in fashion with Lululemon, Patagonia, Stella McCartney, and Puma

French startup Carbios, US firm Protein Evolution and Australian venture Samsara Eco are three early-stage companies pioneering enzymatic approaches to recycling textiles

When Lululemon made a minority investment in Australian startup Samsara Eco in mid-May, the move was notable for two reasons. Not only did the multiyear commitment mark the athletic apparel company's...

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