So what you see here,
the machine and all the others,
we fabricated here in Gjenge.
Eventually we want to work towards creating the material on a giant roll
so that we can also increase our production capacity, but also expand
the range of products that the material can be applied to.
So you put a few tiles and a few hexagon shelves on your wall, and you can
point to your friends, to your wall and say, "Hey, guess what, I have 1,800
chopsticks on my wall." And you start a conversation
about sustainability or about recycling.
It's extremely durable. It lasts like any other sneaker,
for about two to three years, depending on how it is used.
From our view, mycelium is a great solution to both the plastics waste problem
we face, as well as animal agriculture.
Our plan in our startup company was to build a shoe so cool and so sustainable
that we've forced all of the other companies to pivot and become sustainable shoe brands.
There's no reason why there shouldn't be more sustainable stores.
We should be the norm. This should be the way that fashion is going
to give ourselves the best chance of preserving the planet
and reducing carbon emissions.
The moss has two functions. It helps to decompose the body faster
and enrich biodiversity, and the other one is to give humans the experience
of becoming a part of the cycle of life.
We started with making flowerpots.
That's evolved into making sneakers for Adidas
and a whole bunch of other products, such as sports grips and traction pads.
At the moment, we are working with a lot of architects,
interior designers, who are keen to solve this
larger problem of air pollution.
I am completely OK with anybody consuming cigarettes or smoking,
but if they are unable to dispose their cigarette waste wisely,
then that is a bit of a concern for me.
The cost of the aNYbag really reflects the process of the making of it.
The weaving process alone is very time-consuming,
which costs a lot of money, especially being here in New York City.