Altag

We’re huge fans of hemp and other alternative natural fibres, but this Gujarat-based startup is going one step further – turning to agricultural waste as a raw input for its fibres – and in the process preventing it being burned.

This reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions, while increasing farmers’ incomes. On top of this, the fibres are free from microplastics and biodegrade naturally. As it reaches commercial scale, could this material be one that you could build a compelling narrative around?