Advancing new forms of material creation and circular economies

We believe the most critical pathways to decarbonize the world fall into three categories: Materials, Energy, and Mobility. The materials industry accounts for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Both traditional manufacturing, reliant on petrochemicals, and the linear model of production/consumption/disposal has led to vast amounts of non-biodegradable waste. 

Newlab is exploring new technologies for the creation and management of materials like: textiles, food, built environment, and energy. We are not merely seeking substitutes, but rather working towards a future where materials contribute to a circular, regenerative global ecosystem. Simultaneously, supply chains become more resilient as manufacturers no longer need to rely on native materials, and our planet becomes healthier.

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