MII makes it easier to compare next-generation materials

The Material Innovation Initiative (MII) is rolling out its Sourcing HUB, a B2B platform that now brings together more than 190 materials companies serving the fashion, automotive and home goods sectors. According to MII, every material listed significantly reduces at least one impact related to greenhouse gas emissions, water use, chemical use, land use or eutrophication.

The platform centralises data on environmental impact, bio-based content, end-of-life and performance. Buyers can filter solutions by technology readiness, price, minimum order quantities, lead times, certifications and performance test results, before comparing suppliers. MII complements this information with analyses covering areas including their technology, customers, funding and intellectual property.