Biomaterials Archives - SustMeme

Multiple clear Petri dishes in lab setting on off-white surface, some containing bright white powder or liquid, others green pine-like leaves.

March 11, 2026 Jim McClelland

Funders back cellulose roll-out at industrial scale

News: Funding success enables bio-based materials innovator to start roll-out of validated procurement-ready cellulose at industry scale.

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Face of dark-haired model peeking out of fluffy white material.

January 22, 2024 Jim McClelland

VCs back vegan biomaterials in luxury textiles

News: Investors back biomaterials startup for sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal-derived and plastic fabrics in luxury textiles.

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Arda Founders Edward TJ Mitchell and Brett Cotten pictured in pub holding glasses of beer, sample of leather alternative and bottle of spent grain.

June 13, 2023 Jim McClelland

Innovative leather alternative made from beer waste

News: Start-up using beer waste to make leather alternative that is both animal- and plastic-free gets £1.1M boost from clean-growth VC fund.

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