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Three ways Canadian companies are advancing sustainable fashion

February 17, 2024

This week’s Style File features textiles made out of fungi, environmentally friendly dyes and a biodegradable alternative to polyester

British Columbia New South Wales Sarah Graham Roya Aghighi Leo Gillis Avneet Ghotra

Source: theglobeandmail.com

This Startup Turns Food Waste Into Fabric

July 12, 2023

A new startup is tackling the worlds plastic problem.

Avneet Ghotra Myra Arshad Alt Tex Never Miss What

Source: hubspot.com

Scraps of fabric: This Kitchener company is creating an alternative to polyester out of an unlikely source

June 14, 2023

Myra Arshad, the CEO of ALT TEX, wanted to find a more sustainable approach to make polyester. Instead of using petroleum she turned to the green bin.

Avneet Ghotra Myra Arshad Sadiya Ansari Hm Foundation Global Change Award Toronto Star

Source: thestar.com

GreenCentre Canada receives $2.5 million to support business growth

July 26, 2022

GreenCentre Canada will receive $2.5 million from the federal government to encourage and support early stages of clean technological development.

Tim Clark Myra Arshad Andrew Pasternak Centre Canada Greencentre Canada Alt Tex

Source: thewhig.com

How Canadian clothing entrepreneurs are disrupting 'fast fashion'

April 26, 2022

Fast fashion is piling up in landfills at an alarming rate. But a number of Canadian companies are trying to slow down the process with circular concepts like online thrifting and developing a sustainable polyester alternative from food waste.

Chris Hadfield Martin Bernetti Oghosa Ogiemwonyi Avneet Ghotra Joshua Akom Tara Amina

Source: cbc.ca