TED Talks Daily The future of fashion -- made from mushrooms | Dan Widmaier
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Jul 25, 2022 Dive into the future of fashion with revolutionary mushroom materials! Dan Widmaier introduces Milo, an eco-friendly leather alternative made from mycelium, aiming to address the sustainability crisis. The discussion highlights how nature can inspire innovative solutions for clothing. Learn about the potential of mycelium-based fabrics and groundbreaking materials like spider silk that could transform the industry. It's an exciting journey into making fashion more sustainable with the power of science!
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Fashion's Sustainability Crisis
- Fashion is in a sustainability crisis due to the materials used and the sheer volume of items produced.
- This industry creates over 100 billion items annually, impacting the environment.
Sustainable Fashion Through Science
- We can achieve sustainable fashion through scientific advancements in materials, not by changing human behavior.
- Nature offers solutions to fashion's material problems, requiring scientific exploration and application.
Spider Silk Tie
- Dan Widmaier's company created a tie from spider silk, inspired by Spider-Man's web-shooters.
- He sent the first tie to Stan Lee, who appreciated the technology.