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Is This the Most Unexpected Sustainable Material Yet?


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What began as a curious design experiment has grown into a pioneering materials company, one thatโ€™s rethinking circularity, material value, and how we deal with overlooked waste streams.

In this episode, we speak with Zsofia Kollar, founder of Human Material Loop, a startup turning human hair waste into high-performance textile fibers for the interior and design industries.

From salon floors to acoustic panels, Zsofia shares how their material innovation โ€” Adara fiber โ€” is entering the market with a low-carbon footprint, strong performance, and zero microplastics.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ:
-How creative design thinking can unlock new material value
- Why human hair is a clean, untapped feedstock for textiles
- How Adara compares to wool and polyester in real LCA numbers

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Plastic. Climate. Future.By Mat Wielopolski & John Sewell