In the last decade, there have been countless innovations in biobased materials – from mushroom leather to spider silk to seaweed plastic. More often than not though, access to these breakthrough materials remains limited to the big companies and brands that can make bulk orders, which leaves out individuals and groups of consumers who are interested and excited about innovations in this area.
Checkerspot, a materials innovation biotech company I have written about before, wants to change that. Earlier this month, they launched the Pollinator™ Kit to put renewable materials into the hands of anyone – big brands, small manufacturers, or individuals – who wants to