Fascinating to see Epoch Biodesign featured in TechCrunch, highlighting a bold rethink of how we produce and recycle plastics.

The article follows founder Jacob Nathan’s journey from a high school experiment to building a company that uses AI-engineered enzymes to break down plastic waste into its core building blocks. By treating discarded textiles as a valuable feedstock – rather than relying on fossil fuels – Epoch is creating a more stable, circular, and scalable alternative to traditional plastic production.

At a time when the industry is grappling with both volatility and sustainability pressures, this approach points to a compelling shift: turning waste into a resource, and decoupling materials from fossil carbon altogether.

For more, read the full feature in TechCrunch.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/lululemon-bets-epoch-biodesign-can-eat-its-shorts-literally/