Synthetic indigo has been around for a very long time, to support the never-ending demand for the proper dye for bluejeans. But synthetic indigo is based on benzene, which is awful stuff to work with, let alone the environmental impact.
Now industrial scientists have figured out a way to make bacteria produce the dye, which will have a much lower environmental impact once they get it set up commercially. And since demand for bluejeans doesn’t seem to be decreasing any time soon, that’s a Good Thing.
A greener shade of blue
Because who doesn’t want sustainable jeans?
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