We all want future generations to inherit a planet with clean water and a healthy environment. But have you noticed how, despite our best intentions, the Earth is showing signs of wear and tear?

It’s becoming clear that we need to take corrective steps fast - across the board. 

Have you ever thought about how your clothes could be impacting the environment? The jeans you live in, the hoodie that’s your go-to, even that suit you wear to work – many of them start with natural fibers like cotton. But despite the natural origin, harsh chemicals are deeply embedded in the textile industry's value chain from the very start of the process through to the finished product.

Learn how biology can make textile production more sustainable.

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