Exclusive: Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally

Exclusive: Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally

Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic.

Epoch Biodesign Raises $12M for Sustainable Materials

Epoch Biodesign’s $12 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for sustainable materials, with lululemon’s participation underscoring the athletic apparel sector’s urgency to decarbonise its supply chains. The investment—led by lululemon alongside KOMPAS VC, Happiness Capital, and others—brings Epoch’s total raised to over $50 million, positioning the biorecycling startup as a frontrunner in… Source

Lululemon Invests in Biorecycling Tech Company Epoch Biodesign

Biorecycling startup Epoch Biodesign announced that it has raised $12 million in a new funding round, aimed at accelerating the commercialization of its recycled nylon technology. Investors participating in the round include athletic apparel company lululemon – which has targets in place to launch alternative nylon solutions and to source 100% renewable or recycled content […]