Sustainable Materials
Alternatives to commonly used non-sustainable materials like plastic that have lower impact on the environment
Sustainable Materials Organizations
Phononic
The most hazardous elements in traditional refrigeration and cooling technology are refrigerants – chemical compounds used as the heat carrier within systems. When a refrigerant is released, the gas remains trapped in the atmosphere and absorbs heat, warming the earth and acting as a CO2 multiplier in the atmosphere. In fact, one kilogram of the highly-toxic refrigerant R410a has the same greenhouse impact as two tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of running your car for six months. Phononic’s solid state cooling, refrigeration and HVAC innovation uses just water mixed with naturally available CO2, with a GWP of just 1 or less, delivering the lowest GWP rating in the industry.
Climate Change
Environment
Partners & Advocates
Durham, NC, USA
TômTex
TômTex is 100% bio-based material created from chitin with the aim to work as a sustainable alternative to faux and animal leather
Environment
Climate Change
New York, NY, USA
Oceanworks, Inc
Oceanworks® is the global marketplace for recycled ocean plastic materials and products. Our mission is to accelerate the market for recycled ocean plastic. We aim to support the circular economy by intercepting plastic waste before it enters the environment and providing material options that reduce the use of new materials. Join us! Let’s design a world without plastic pollution.
Environment
Climate Change
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Boston, MA, USA
AlgiKnit
AlgiKnit is creating eco-conscious, renewable yarns for the circular economy. We’re developing durable yet rapidly degradable yarns from kelp, one of the most regenerative organisms on the planet. Our material is built for everyone: a functional and accessible resource without environmental harm. We’re envisioning a future where the textile industry operates in a closed-loop product lifecycle, utilizing materials with a significantly lower footprint than conventional textiles.
Environment
Climate Change
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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