Clothes sourced from plants could expand deforestation – or abate it

Scientists and companies are looking to a small section of the textile market to address the clothing industry’s threats to climate and ecosystems. Cellulose fabrics are fibers extracted from plants, spun into threads, and shaped into clothing. Fuelled in a large part by promises of higher environmental integrity, cellulose fibers are the fastest growing feedstock … Continue reading Clothes sourced from plants could expand deforestation – or abate it