Recent research on bacterial cellulose (BC) is rapidly increasing, as it is a biodegradable substance produced from natural materials (Nayak et al. 2025). Famous as a sustainable material, BC is characterized by its 3D fibrous network structure, which is 100 times smaller compared to plant cellulose. The authors have conducted laboratory experiments to fabricate BC from food waste and pure ingredients and characterized for their potential applications in fashion and textile industries. The BC samples were evaluated for their physical and mechanical properties, and some textile samples were crafted with the biomaterials. It was concluded that BC samples can replace plastics used in textiles to produce sustainable and biodegradable products. Utilizing food waste, can address waste disposal issues and foster more sustainable textile products plus address multiple SDG (Li. et al. 2015). The utilization of byproducts from certain food processing sectors (instead of actual food) can contribute to "SDG 12-Responsible consumption and production". In contrast to conventional fashion manufacturing methods, BC requires less water and does not release effluent into the environment. Therefore, BC can assist in fulfilling "SDG 6-Clean water and sanitation". Likewise, substituting traditional textile materials with BC can lead to a decrease in energy consumption, thereby aiding in the attainment of "SDG 7-Clean and accessible energy". Additionally, the other SDGs associated with the application of BC include: "SDG 13-Climate change" and "SDG 15-Life on earth".
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Nayak, R., Cleveland, D., & Joseph, F. Characterization of sustainable bacterial cellulose fabricated with Vietnamese ingredients for potential textile applications: Tensile and handle properties. Results in Engineering (2025). 25: 1-24.