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
Newlight Technologies
Newlight was founded in 2003 with a question: why can't we use greenhouse gas emissions as a resource to make materials? After 10 years of research and development, Newlight has developed a carbon capture technology that pulls carbon out of greenhouse gas and uses that carbon to produce a bioplastic material called AirCarbon™: a naturally-occurring material that can match the performance of oil-based plastics and out-compete on price.
Environment
Climate Change
Huntington Beach, CA, 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
Carbon Direct
Carbon Direct was founded in 2019 to drive real climate impact by scaling carbon management through science. Our team brings together deep experience and expertise in carbon science and policy, as well as commercial markets and technology.
Climate Change
Partners & Advocates
San Francisco, CA, USA
Seattle, WA, USA
New York, NY, USA
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