Modern Farmer
MARCH 1, 2024
Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill.
Modern Farmer
MARCH 4, 2024
Her Belgian start-up cultivates mycelium—the thread-like root structure of fungus—using the plastic- and toxin-laden stubs as fodder. A designer by training, Speyer stumbled on fungi while searching for a sustainable and easy-to-cultivate material. Fungi are nature’s recyclers,” says PuriFungi’s Audrey Speyer.
Sustainable Harvest International
APRIL 22, 2024
Over time, conventional agricultural methods lead to soil degradation, threatening our ability to cultivate food. Opting for reusable alternatives such as tote bags, metal water bottles, and reusable metal straws makes a difference. You can also reduce your use of plastic by reusing items you already have.
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