In the fashion industry, a circular economy prioritises the use of durable and sustainable materials in the creation of garments, focusing on managing the end-of-life status through methods such as recycling and BioCycling (biological recycling). In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the distinctions between these processes, the end-products they produce and what steps need to be taken to move us towards a more circular and sustainable future.  What [...]

Waste in the fashion industry is an increasing concern for all, with an estimated 11.3 million tons of fashion garments, in the US alone, every year. In this blog post, we are going to dive into understanding how widespread waste in the fashion industry really is, what the solution for this waste is and how Balena is helping fashion brands pave the way for a more sustainable, circular future A closer [...]

Setting the standard for compostable and biodegradable plastics for a cleaner planet, we  have  created BioCir™, the first durable, flexible, and comfortable alternative to plastics in the fashion industry. In order to prove the full, circular model of products made from our BioCir™ material, Balena developed the BioCir™ Slides. The first product made entirely of BioCir™, designed and manufactured in Italy and launched and quickly sold out in Tel Aviv in [...]

2022 was a big year for Balena, as we shared our vision for a more prosperous and sustainable future with the world through the launch of our BioCir material. The first fully flexible and compostable thermoplastic in the world. Sustainability entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, David Roubach shared some insight into where the Balena journey all began, circularity, and what's in store for the company's future.  Can you share some background into [...]

Creating a system in which all materials circulate at their highest value requires us to step back and relook at the entire concept of waste. Reducing emissions, minimizing the consumption of non-renewable resources and reducing waste generation highlights the importance of circularity, helping us achieve a more transparent and sustainable planet.  At Balena, this is what our commitment to the circular economy is focused on, the design and development of new [...]

Balena and our BioCir™ material has been featured in Cent Magazine in an article titled ‘Heal the world’. The article dives into how Biodegradable polymers in the market are not advanced enough to include the features that conventional and polluting plastic materials include, such as durability, flexibility, high performance, and softness.