We’re proud to share NFW’s very first Impact Report. This inaugural impact report illustrates NFW’s vision for a truly circular material economy and spotlights the initiatives and partners bringing those principles to life in the real world. Dive in: naturalfiberwelding.com/2023…

Today is Biobased Product Day. We are proud that MIRUM®, CLARUS®, PLIANT™, and TUNERA™ are all part of the @USDA's BioPreferred Program, which certifies our products are derived from raw ingredients, such as plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. NFW materials are biobased and plastic-free in pursuit of these principles. Learn more about Biobased Product Day and the USDA's BioPreferred Program: biopreferred.gov/BioPreferre… #CommitToSwitch #NBPD #Bioeconomy #CelebrateBiobased #BiobasedProductsDay

Thank you @FashionUnited and @materialinnov for featuring our partnership with @StellaMcCartney! It's exciting to see more brands launching products with material startups. We need widespread adoption of sustainable solutions to create change. fashionunited.uk/news/fashio…

Another wonderful week in Milan @lineapellefair! Thank you to everyone who came by our booth to learn, explore, and discover the versatility of our plastic-free materials. Until next time!

"Plant matter and biomass from plants dwarfs plastic like 100 fold on this Earth." Hear more from NFW VP Greg Stillman in @nokillmag 👇 nokillmag.com/articles/on-ou…

We're returning to the NW Materials Show in Portland next week! Stop by booth 913 to speak with Alan Lugo and Brent Baker about NFW's plastic-free, biobased materials for footwear. Get your ticket to the The Materials Show: americanevents.com/visitor-r…

Congratulations to our partner @Baredfootwear on launching new biobased outsoles using PLIANT™! Learn more and shop the styles 👇 baredfootwear.com/articles/m…

New year, new job? We're currently looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team! If you're an HR professional looking to work with trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers this is the job for you. Apply today: recruiting.paylocity.com/Rec… p.s. yes, we do have dog Fridays at our office and yes, you'll get to meet Gene here!

We're excited for the upcoming MIRUM® launch with House of Mārīcī later this season! Our brand partners are truly inspiring, always pushing for a better, more sustainable future for us all. Read the story 👇voguebusiness.com/story/sust…

"We Are All Wearing Oil. Every Single Day." Must read from @VogueArabia. en.vogue.me/fashion/livia-fi…

Speaking with @bloombergtv, @StellaMcCartney had this to say about MIRUM®: "It's natural, and it's absolutely incredible, and it's scalable — and that is one of the most important questions for sure."

Luke's call to action, "I call on those brands who want to be leaders in sustainability to recognize the true cost of plastics & divest from toxic fossil-fuel-derived plastics. We can't afford not to. We must invest in high-performing materials from photosynthesis."

NFW Founder & CEO Luke Haverhals has been selected for @BusinessInsider's Climate Action 30 list of top global leaders working to address the climate crisis through collectivism, community, and accountability! businessinsider.com/climate-…

"The problem, however, is that most pleather, faux leather and vegan leather is a product of the fossil fuel industry, and there is no system in place to recycle it. We are simply creating a material monster, its production contributing to the climate crisis and its pollution destroying our ecosystems." Thanks @tamsinblanchard and @guardian for shining light on the problem with plastic textiles! Our brand partners @StellaMcCartney and Camper also got a mention for their use of plastic-free, biobased MIRUM®. Read more: theguardian.com/fashion/2023…

What a week! NFW Founder and CEO Luke Haverhals joined 21 other innovators and entrepreneurs at the @unreasonable Impact World Forum in London. In a TED-Style talk, Luke shared how the NFW platform empowers global brands to create without plastics. Our instruction manual for life on earth guides all we do.  Start well: Use only natural ingredients that have been abundant on earth for millions of years.  Stay clean: Add no synthetic toxins or plastics at any stage of manufacturing.  End well: Ensure materials can return to the earth at end-of-life. Together, we can create a world that doesn’t rely on plastic, where abundant natural materials enable people and the planet to thrive. Thank you to @unreasonable, @Barclays, and all the other innovators!

When someone says plant-based, ask how much? 100% biobased, 100% of the time. MIRUM® is the only high-performance, plastic-free alternative to leather. It's unlike any other.

We're excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Sage Automotive Interiors. This partnership represents another major milestone to support global automotive OEMs in reducing the environmental burden of the automobile lifecycle. Read more in the full press release👇world.einnews.com/pr_news/66…