Pigment-producing microorganisms growing in Petri dishes
ColorFix
The colour of our clothing affects many serious environments, as we use the byproducts of fossil fuels to produce even the severely contaminated water left after dyeing the dye. However, a UK-based company has been called Colorifix They say that these effects can be greatly reduced by using microorganisms to make dyes and helping them to secure them to the fabric.
“We were quite interested in this because consumers are actually starting to think about what they are wearing and what it hurts the environment,” says Chief Science Officer. says Jim Ajoca.
Source: www.newscientist.com
