‘ultra-green’ ecological materials and industrial processes.

A network of renowned materials scientists, sustainability experts, industrial ecologists and other key stakeholders explored the future of such materials and processes, and strategies for accelerating their adoption. The Lab kicked off with a three-day summit at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center in the New Research Building of Harvard Medical School in Boston, with discussions and research continuing in the ensuing months. As part of PopTech’s commitment to openness, insights generated by the Lab will be captured in various media and released to the public through a special open-source repository called the GreenXchange.

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Partners in convening the Ecomaterials Innovation Lab include Nike, the world’s leading designer of athletic shoes and apparel and already a leader in sustainable innovation via its Considered Design; and the University of Oregon.