The Responsible Down Standard, owned by the Textile Exchanges organisation, sets standards for down and feathers to ensure that animals are treated humanely. Like the Responsible Wool Standard, the RDS sets criteria for animal welfare and actors throughout the value …
Trees are essential to ecosystems as they provide food and shelter for many species. Trees also play a crucial role in regulating climate and reducing pollution.
Trees are like air purifiers as they act as guardians of our air quality, …
Animal fibers are textile fibers from the animal kingdom and are also called protein fibers due to their composition of amino acids. They are divided into two classes; hair fibers that come from all types of wool from mammal fur…
Plant fibres are natural fibres from the plant kingdom. Humans have been using plant fibres for thousands of years. The earliest known fibres include wild flax fibres from 34,000 years ago found in a cave in Georgia. Researchers also found bast fibres …
Fungi provide many ecosystem services from which all living organisms can benefit. Mycorrhizal fungi are key drivers in vegetation succession, as they deliver the essential nutrients a plant needs. They can help plants absorb water and nutrients, increase drought tolerance, …
