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This #WorldEnvironmentDay we reaffirm our commitment towards clean production, energy efficiency and environmentally sound practices in our operations. We take a moment to look back at the work we have done in the last year under our key sustainability pillars - Reduce Emissions, Respect Water, Think Circular and Build Community and continue our journey of environmental stewardship. #PDSPlatform #PDS4Sustainability #WorldEnvironmentDay

1. Stella McCartney is known for using animal-free and environmentally preferred alternative materials in many of their products. This gorgeous suit from Stella McCartney was worn twice (so far) by Claudia Jessie, who played Eloise in the popular Netflix show Bridgerton, once at the Bridgerton World Premiere in New York, and again on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “I care a lot about being as sustainable as you can, so you will see me in this suit a fair amount. So I hope you like it because you’re going to see it again,” Claudia Jessie told InStyle. 2. OtterBox launched a new and luxurious mobile phone case made from DESSERTO, a plant-based material derived from the Nopal cactus, for the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watches. The Symmetry Series cactus leather cases can withstand everyday drops and bumps and are even MagSafe compatible. “The launch of the Symmetry series of cactus leather cases is a testament to our shared commitment to sustainable innovation. It marks a significant step in redefining luxury design for mobile accessories through the use of Desserto,” said Adrian L., founder of Desserto. 3. At the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Bloom Labs was announced the winner of the Trailblazer Award, presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and PDS Ventures. Bloom Labs converts protein-rich, globally abundant raw materials into versatile pellets, spun into fibers that rival the qualities of leading market materials like cotton, silk, and polyester without environmental drawbacks. Federica Marchionni, CEO of GFA, emphasized the need for fashion leaders to adopt a values-based approach, prioritizing both environmental stewardship and the well-being of people. 4. The 2024 Andam fashion competition’s innovation prize has been awarded to French start-up Alternative Innovation. Alternative Innovation developed a new leather alternative - Alterskin, a plant-based shape-memory bio-resin characterized by sustainability and technical features with high added value. Alterskin is a bio-sourced material derived from biomass, chiefly agricultural waste, free from oil-sourced plastic and capable of regenerating endlessly. It can be used as sheathing, spray, coated fabric, and a flexible bio-based material. 5. The INN-PRESSME project, backed by €14 million in EU funding, aligns with the European Green Deal's vision of achieving a zero-emission economy by 2050. This initiative includes 27 partners across 9 European countries and aims to establish an ecosystem for the development and production of plant-based, recyclable, and biodegradable solutions for packaging, energy, transportation, and consumer goods. For more industry news direct to your inbox, sign up for MII's newsletter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejUJzcND #Materialinnovation #Nextgenmaterials #Sustainability #Innovation #Textiles #Fashion

We are honored to share that Bloom Labs is announced as the winner of ‘The Trailblazer Award’ at The Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen! 🏆 The award aims to scale fashion innovation by supporting an early-stage innovator who is working to accelerate the transformation of the fashion and textile industry with planet positive solutions, presented by Global Fashion Agenda and PDS Ventures. Our CEO & Co-founder Simardev Gulati proudly accepted the award and participated in a panel discussion alongside Pallak Seth, Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, PDS Limited, Christina Iskov, Head of Innovation at Global Fashion Summit and Nadir Nahdi, Filmmaker, storyteller, presenter (moderator) on stage at the summit. Sim says  “Receiving the Trailblazer Award is an incredible achievement for Bloom Labs, the recognition validates our efforts and commitment to creating a positive environmental impact in the fashion industry.  Being recognized at the prestigious Global Fashion Summit places Bloom Labs on an international stage. The visibility allows us to showcase our innovations to key industry stakeholders, potential investors, and partners.  In addition, the support from PDS Ventures and their Positive Materials platform, giving us access to a vast global supply chain and strategic partners will be crucial for refining our processes and taking sustainable innovation to the next level. Collaboration throughout the value chain is a key component to success for any material innovation, the Trailblazer program uniquely puts us in a position to create lasting meaningful change.” Find out more about the Programme here: https://bit.ly/3WeCLpL #GlobalFashionAgenda #GlobalFashionSummit #Trailblazer2024 #GFAcademy

We are pleased to present the winner of the Trailblazer 2024 Programme, Bloom Labs, a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable material innovation 💡🌍🥳 As the winning company, Bloom Labs will receive a significant equity investment along with commercial and operational support to help bring their innovation to scale. The Trailblazer Programme, presented by Global Fashion Agenda and PDS Ventures, seeks to support early-stage innovators accelerating the transformation of the fashion and textile industry with planet-positive solutions. Let's give Bloom Labs a big round of applause! Learn more about the winning Trailblazer and Programme here:https://lnkd.in/dT3vH6QT #GlobalFashionSummit #UnlockingTheNextLevel

Congratulations to Bloom Labs- the Winner of the #GFATrailblazer programme in 2024.

Come see us at the #GFATrailblazers Exhibitor Booth on Level 1 at the Global Fashion Agenda Summit in Copenhagen.

Just One Day to Go. 🌍 #GFATrailblazers Global Fashion Agenda PDS Limited Tomorrow evening in #Copenhagen we reveal this year's #Trailblazers Join us: 📍 - Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 📅 - 21st - 23rd May 2024

Global Fashion Summit promoted by Global Fashion Agenda is coming soon and we are excited to be a key part of the Traiblazer Programme with PDS Ventures. All shortlisted companies of the programme will have the opportunity to work with Positive Materials and benefit from our capabilities to accelerate their journey to scale. This participation reinforces our commitment to keep actively investing and collaborating with disruptive innovators on the material science area. #PositiveMaterials #GlobalFashionSummit #GlobalFashionAgenda #TrailblazerProgramme #Innovation #Sustainability

‼ Announcing the fourth of the speakers at the Future Fashion Factory Spring Expo 2024: Irene M., Angel Investor and Adviser at PDS Ventures. Irene is an investor and start-up operator who has dedicated her career to supporting climatech innovation. She has 14 years of experience investing in and commercialising clean technologies alongside startups and Fortune 100 companies across various industries including renewable energy, building technologies, new materials, mobility, food, agriculture, water treatment, waste management, circular economy, chemicals, and textiles. To date, Irene has invested in 38 climatech companies, providing capital and guidance to help them grow. She has also mentored and advised over 100 companies, supporting their efforts to build and scale globally. Through her work, Irene has directly supported these companies to raise over £70 million in funding to advance their sustainable solutions. Currently, Irene serves as an angel investor and adviser at PDS Ventures, where she focuses on sustainability, circular economy models, and next-generation materials specifically for the textile industry. Irene is Business Development Lead at Materra and is an adviser for a portfolio of breakthrough innovative materials, many of which sit across the FFF membership, such as AMPHICO and Ponda Bio. Irene is an Expert for the European Commission and European Innovation Council, a Mentor for the Royal Academy of Engineering and Senior Associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership (CISL). You can join Irene at our Spring Expo, taking place 2 May 2024 at Nexus Leeds in a day centred around innovation and digital integration for fashion and textile businesses. ❗ To formally register for the Expo, please complete this Microsoft Form with your details: https://lnkd.in/dy58S5cU #FFFexpo2024 #FutureFashionFactory

Let us come together with a shared commitment to sustainability and protect our planet from the risks of plastic pollution. This Earth Day, #PDSPlatform urges you to choose the planet, not plastic. #EarthDay #PlanetVsPlastics