Du Pont Biomaterials and Mud Jeans have joined the Circular Economy 100 (CE100) Network. Circular Economy 100 is a pre-competitive innovation program established with the aim of advancing circularity across a variety of sectors. Corporate organisations, governments, cities, academic institutions and innovators all make up the platform’s membership, which helps participants build capacity and integrate circular economic practices.

The goal of the network is to connect leaders and innovators from all sectors and locations around the world, with new members contributing towards a transition to new, circular business models.

Dutch denim brand Mud Jeans has been selected for inclusion as an emerging innovator due to its manufacturing technique which combines organic and recycled denim through proprietary recycling techniques. The firm is also now undertaking research into getting a 100 per cent cellulose-based yarn and wants to increase its level of transparency.

Du Pont Biomaterials works towards product development that facilitates better life cycle analysis and easy integration into existing supply chains and production systems. The company adheres to Circular Economy Network through its work in developing renewable biomaterials aimed at solving problems customers face with sustainable packaging. DuPont Biomaterials has the goal of developing innovative solutions to the industry’s problems. Circular Economy 100 is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.