New York designer Charlotte McCurdy is at the vanguard of a revolution in sustainable fashion. Not only is some of her algae-based clothing carbon neutral, but it is also carbon negative, making it an invaluable prototype for industrial designs that could save the world from the world of climate change.

In the “Materialistic” series, VICE News explores the future of ultra-sustainable fashion.

*This series is supported by Levi’s. VICE News retains complete editorial autonomy.

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