Wools Carbon Secrets: Every Fleeces Hidden Story
Researchers at CSIRO are developing a method to measure methane emissions in sheep by analyzing chemical signatures in their wool. This technology aims to help fashion brands verify sustainability claims and carbon footprints.
Why it matters
This innovation could provide a scalable, non-invasive way for the agricultural industry to track and reduce methane emissions, addressing a significant climate challenge.
Representatives of menswear brand MJ Bale had spent three days in a design sprint with CSIRO scientists trying to nail what kind of tool the company needed to prove their sustainability credentials.
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