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Martina Tondo

Fashion Journalist and writer focused on sustainability matters in the fashion and textile industries. Long time writing contributor for Lampoon Magazine, she has specialized in conducting interviews with experts in these fields. Subjects of research include: raw materials in the textile industry, environmental issues and climate justice, and media culture. Her work has also been published on Latest Magazine, Criticaleye.it and Conscyou. Graduated from University of Pavia, she has a Degree in Communication Studies and a Master’s Degree in European Administration and Political Sciences.

Lampoon
How to decarbonize last mile logistics: electric trucks and customer awareness
The flow of goods in large urban areas is challenging the ecosystems. The key to cut out emissions and provide safer working conditions is global commitment 
Deadstock bundle
Deadstock fabric: an ethical choice for fashion brands or greenwashing?
«As a fashion system, we cannot be sustainable in any way. We can only try to be better by delivering the message to change»: Simone Ferraro, A Better Mistake
Biodegradable materials
Biodegradable vs compostable: you know the terminology, you understand the difference
Consumer awareness of the impact of plastics has encouraged manufacturers to launch new eco-materials, mistakenly implying they all belong in the same category
A. Petersen Arts and crafts centre is situated in Copenhagen
A. Petersen: a short supply chain in Denmark – master craftwork and local material sourcing
Skari Svarre, founder of A. Petersen on how consumers need to relearn how to approach and appreciate long-lasting goods
The sustainable polycarbonate adhesive created by Grinstaff team
Mark Grinstaff, Boston University: adhesives from the copolymerization of CO2
Grinstaff’s team envisions a sustainable solution which could be tailored to fit the needs of industries from everyday-use products to biomedical applications
VitroLabs tissue engineering creates ethical leather from cow
Can lab-grown leather be a competitor to cow leather? A new raw material by Modern Meadow and VitroLabs Inc.
Scientists at Modern Meadow and VitroLabs Inc. have patented a technology that allows to manufacture only needing material using yeast and collagen cells 
Hemp is helpful to prevent skin disorders
Will CBD replace steroid creams? Dermatological studies and support thesis
Doctor Adam Friedman, Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University on using nanotechnology for delivering cannabinoids to treat skin inflammation 
Researchers identify ‘plastivores’ organisms what if bacteria could solve the plastic pollution crisis?
Recent studies unveil the possibility to grow polyethylene eating microorganisms to help us in the fight against plastic waste – pro and cons of the matter
Charlotte McCurdy – The zero environmental impact of microalgae bioplastic: advantages and risks
«Algae is the most efficient organism at sequestering carbon through its natural growth» – McCurdy on the invention of a sustainable jacket made from bioplastic
Vegan substitutes to traditional raw materials in fashion: ethical rose petal fiber
Suitable for blending or nonwovens, rose petal fiber is an eco-friendly alternative to silk, one major environmental polluter