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Biophilica names new board director and expands leadership

London-based material innovation start-up Biophilica, known for its debut plant-based material Treekind, has appointed Dharan Kiru to its board of directors. Kiru, the ex-director of sustainable technology innovation at Adidas, will advise on the growth of the business and the development of the Biophilica brand, as it continues to scale...

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Been London teams up with Biophilica to craft fully home compostable concept collection

Accessories brand Been London has partnered with biotechnology company Biophilica to create a collection of fully home compostable products using the plastic-free leather alternative Treekind. The collection includes a tote and small leather goods like a keyring and coin purse, all designed with their end-of-life considerations in mind. Been...

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La Maison des Startups LVMH names 23 new start-ups

Twenty-three start-ups have been selected to participate in season 7 of La Maison des Startups LVMH, the accelerator programme to bring new services and innovative products to market for the luxury industry. The six-month programme, located at Station F in Paris, aims to foster creativity and innovation while developing a community of...

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Biophilica wins IET and Fashion District 'Manufacturing Futures' prize

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Fashion District have named Biophilica as the winner of the 2021 Manufacturing Futures prize for its innovative ‘Treekind,’ an entirely plant-based, compostable, leather alternative for the fashion industry. The Manufacturing Futures prize, launched by the IET in partnership with the...