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Topic: Sustainable Sourcing
ECOSYSTEM Barcelona 2026
Barcelona, Spain
16-18 September 2026
An immersive three-day summit in Barcelona exploring the intersection of digital infrastructure and pedagogical innovation. Join global leaders to discuss the next generation of hybrid learning ecosystems and data-informed strategies for sustainable institutional growth.
Topic: Economic Governance
4th Annual Ownership Economy Summit
New York City, USA
01 October 2026
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Hosted in the heart of NYC, this summit brings together investors, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of broad-based equity. From the intersection of Web3 and employee ownership to democratic governance, we are constructing a more inclusive economy.
Fungal Leather News
Balenciaga’s New “Leather” Coat is Made from Mushrooms
The fashion house belonging to the Kering group incorporates replacing leather with mycelium at a time when the industry is increasingly researching sustainable and alternative materials.
Stella McCartney and Adidas Use Mushroom Vegan Leather
Retail giants Adidas and Stella McCartney have exclusive access to vegan leather Mylo from the biotech company Bolt Threads, whose innovative material is made from mycelium, the roots of fungi.
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join the Plastic-Free Vegan Leather Movement
Ecovative is part of an emerging industry of producers of materials that use mushrooms instead of animal skins to make leather, and are bringing major brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Stella McCartney on board.
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
Allbirds Invests $2 Million in Plant-Based Leather
Investing in Mirum, the new material has a carbon footprint 40 times smaller than conventional leather.
Greenwashing Fashion Brands Under Fire As UK Regulation Comes In
Specifically, the new regulation will target brands that are guilty of taking part in “greenwashing”.
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