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    Lululemon introduces shirts made from plant-based nylon

    2023-04-24T13:22:00Z

    Lululemon has announced the launch of plant-based nylon products made in partnership with San Diego-based sustainable materials company Geno. Two short-sleeve shirts are the first in a series and part of the activewear company’s commitment to making its business fully sustainable by 2030. Geno and Lululemon used biotechnology and fermentation ...

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    Scientists in Scotland develop new sustainable nylon production method

    2020-08-18T17:42:00Z

    Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a sustainable way of manufacturing adipic acid, a key component of nylon. The scientists modified the genetic code of the common bacteria E. coli in the laboratory. The modified cells were grown in liquid solutions containing guaiacol, a naturally occurring chemical and ...