Published 04 December 2024

18 min read

As climate change and global pressures reshape resource availability and costs, businesses must embrace resilient materials that can withstand extreme conditions and adapt to scarcity. By focusing on renewable naturals and bio-based composites, this report highlights practical solutions for low-impact, futureproof products, with case studies to inspire innovation.

Summary

Rethinking Practices Amidst New Realities

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, a global energy crisis, inflation and escalating climate disasters – including wildfires, flooding and droughts eliminating or decreasing crop yields – are affecting global supply chains and driving resource scarcity and cost volatility. The impacts of climate change will continue to make disruptions more frequent and unpredictable, driven by intensifying extreme weather events.

Regenerative & Rapidly Renewable Resources

Bamboo, hemp, seaweed and other regenerative materials offer scalable, eco-friendly solutions in a resource-constrained world. These materials grow quickly and abundantly, support biodiversity and sequester carbon, making them versatile across a range of industries and applications.

High Performance & Weather-Resilient

From native timber to resilient linoleum, materials that withstand extreme weather, temperature fluctuations and wear are ideal for high-stress industries like construction, automotive and tech. While they may be more costly and require specialised processing, their durability and long life cycles deliver unmatched value.

Circular & Low-Impact Materials

For companies prioritising sustainability, circular materials such as recycled aluminium, biodegradable composites and plant-based leathers are essential. By focusing on recyclability, biodegradability and closed-loop cycles, these options reduce environmental impact, supporting industries with ambitious sustainability mandates across product life cycles.

Sustainable Materials for a Resilient Future

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Sustainable Materials for a Resilient Future

Sustainable Materials for a Resilient Future

Sustainable Materials for a Resilient Future

Sustainable Materials for a Resilien...

Sustainable Materials for a Resilient Future

As climate change and global pressures reshape resource availability and costs, businesses must embrace resilient materials that can withstand extreme conditions and adapt to scarcity. By focusing on renewable naturals and bio-based composites, this report highlights practical solutions for low-impact, futureproof...

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