Lululemon Bets Epoch Biodesign Can Eat Its Shorts, Literally
Epoch Biodesign uses breakthrough enzymes to break down synthetic fabric waste into reusable materials.
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Lululemon Bets Epoch Biodesign Can Eat Its Shorts, Literally
Epoch Biodesign Is Turning Plastic Waste Into New Fabric — And Lululemon Just Bet Big on It A biotech startup founded by a former high school science obsessive has found a way to use enzymes to dissolve synthetic fabric waste back into raw material — and one of the world's most recognizable athletic wear brands just placed a major bet on the technology. Here is everything you need to know about why Epoch Biodesign could change the future of what you wear. The Problem With Your Activewear That Nobody Talks About Every pair of stretchy leggings, moisture-wicking base layer, or performance shorts ever made has a dirty secret. Most athletic clothing is made from synthetic fabrics — materials that are, at their core, plastic. And when those items wear out, there is almost nowhere for them to go except into the ground, where they will sit for hundreds of years without breaking down. The oil and gas industry has long understood this. As the global economy shifts toward electric vehicles and …
