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Biodiversity and fashion case studies

Examples of companies adopting practices for regenerative outcomes

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A safe, biobased dyeing process: Colorifix

Colorifix aims to eliminate the impacts on biodiversity caused by dyeing textiles.

  • Fashion
  • Biodiversity
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A dyeing technology that eliminates wastewater release: DyeCoo

Technology that uses zero water to dye textiles, eliminating toxic wastewater.

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Food by-products as a dye: EarthColors by Archroma

Archroma has developed a palette of dyes made from upcycled agricultural by-products.

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A fabric finishing that's as pure as air: Jeanologia

Jeanologia’s G2-Dynamic technology aims to provide an alternative to conventional fabric finishing.

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Give clothes a second chance to tackle overproduction: FARFETCH

Matching supply and demand to tackle the fashion industry’s overproduction problem.

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From rags to fibres: Infinited Fiber Company

Using discarded cellulosic textiles to produce new material for garments.

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Recycling textiles to prevent waste: Renewcell

A recycling technology that dissolves cellulose fibres and transforms them into Circulose® pulp.

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Textile-to-textile recycling: The Green Machine

The Green Machine uses a closed-loop system of water, heat, and chemicals to fully separate and...

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The low-impact denim: MUD Jeans

Demonstrating to the big players of the fashion world that cycling clothing is possible and...

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Using cacti to reduce environmental impacts of leather: Desserto

Desserto produces vegan leather made out of Mexican nopal cactus, which can be used for...

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Regenerative material production to allow biodiversity to thrive

In the fashion industry, regenerative production refers to an approach to managing agroecosystems...

Biodiversity and food case studies

Examples of companies adopting practices for regenerative outcomes

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Regenerative ocean farming: GreenWave

GreenWave’s 3D ocean farms can turn barren patches of ocean into thriving reefs.

  • Biodiversity
  • Food
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Regenerative organic agriculture: Rizoma Agro

A Brazilian producer, researcher, and technology developer for regenerative organic agriculture.

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Regenerative grain production: Community Grains

Community Grains produces organic wholegrain products.

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A 0% food loss value chain to reduce waste: FoodFlow

FoodFlow is an organisation working to create a 0% food loss-value chain for fruits and vegetables.

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Algae to sequester carbon: Brilliant Planet

Brilliant Planet has developed a technology to produce microalgae on land, at a large scale, for...

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Scaling the positive impact of regenerative agriculture: reNature

reNature supports farmers and corporations in their transition towards regenerative agriculture...

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Algae based food that reduces overfishing: Veramaris

An alternative to fish-based ingredients for aquaculture, aimed at leaving room for biodiversity.

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Making better use of wild fish: Finland

Finnish fishermen, processors and wholesalers working to make better use of local fish and fish...

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Regenerative sugar production: Native, Balbo group

A method for growing sugar cane that replicates the resilient, regenerative ecosystem of...

Jar of produce yerba mate
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Working with nature to produce yerba mate: Guayakí

Guayakí sells canned beverages and loose leaves of yerba mate, a traditional plant found in South...

corn varieties
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Reintroducing native corn varieties: Totomoxtle

Totomoxtle is a veneer made out of the husks of traditional, colorful, Mexican corn.

Black soil
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Restoring black soil in northeastern China: “Panda Soil”

Northeastern China is an important agricultural base, and its productivity is largely a result of...

Biodiversity and plastic packaging case studies

Examples of companies adopting practices for regenerative outcomes

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A refill model to keep packaging out of the environment: Algramo

Everyday products without single-use packaging, which have a detrimental effect on biodiversity.

  • Biodiversity
  • Plastics
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A solid paste alternative to nut milk cartons: JOI

Concentrated nut pastes that replace conventional packaging.

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Edible food packaging: Ooho from Notpla

An edible and home compostable “blob” for beverages and condiments made from seaweed.

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Seaweed-based packaging to eliminate waste: Evoware

Seaweed-based sachets and food wrappings to replace multilayer plastic packaging.

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Refill-on-the-go to reduce packaging waste: MIWA

A complete business ecosystem for smart-powered reuse packaging.

Biodiversity and built environment case studies

Examples of companies adopting practices for regenerative outcomes

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A biodiverse compact city: Singapore

Singapore has adopted a compact and biodiversity-friendly approach to urban planning.

  • Biodiversity
  • Cities
  • Built environment
Landscape of Auckland City
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Urban planning that safeguards nature: Auckland

Improving residents’ well-being and minimising environmental impacts.

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Building for new uses: Quay Quarter Tower

Quay Quarter Tower, originally built in 1976, has been the centrepiece of Sydney’s harbour area...

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A low-impact timber-based office: Triodos Bank Office

Demonstrating the potential of switching to renewable materials.

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Sequestering carbon with renewables: Believe in Better Building

The tallest commercial timber building in the UK demonstrates the potential of switching to...

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Hemp as a renewable, low-carbon building material: Flat House

Using hemp-based materials as an alternative to the finite resources.

Triton square building
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Refurbishing and reusing to reduce impacts: 1 Triton Square

Upgrading a building to save materials and reduce costs.

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Reusing materials to limit biodiversity impacts: Upcycled Studios

A development of 20 townhouses using repurposed and recycled materials.

Other sector case studies

Examples of companies adopting practices for regenerative outcomes

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Capturing the value of healthy rainforests: Natura & Co

Soaps, creams and shampoos that rely on the rich biodiversity of the Amazon for ingredients.

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Retrofit with ECOFIT to save resources: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has committed to no net biodiversity loss in their direct operations by 2030.

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The forest as a biodiversity reserve: Klabin

Brazil’s biggest paper producer and exporter, has developed a “mosaic forest management system”...

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Continuous cover forestry to retain habitats: Arvometsä

Arvometsä is a Finnish forestry services provider helping forest owners get more value out of their...

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A circular approach to packaging: DS Smith

DS Smith is an international packaging company and integrated recycling services provider...

Clean sky
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Substitution to reduce emissions: Forchem

Forchem is a cleantech chemicals company producing various products out of crude tall oil to...

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