The nutrients in which the samples grew included chicken feathers and a textile waste product that is most often used as a packing material. (Representational Image; Source: Pixabay.com) The nutrients in which the samples grew included chicken feathers and a textile waste product that is most often used as a packing material. (Representational Image; Source: Pixabay.com)Scientists have created biodegradable shoes using mushrooms, chicken feathers and textile waste, paving the way for more sustainable fashion. The nutrients in which the samples grew included chicken feathers and a textile waste product that is most often used as a packing material. Using textile waste from discarded clothing fits with another sustainability project that UD’s fashion and apparel studies department has taken on.

Source: Indian Express April 12, 2018 16:17 UTC