The planet needs our help, and fast. With more and more instances of extreme weather, wildfires, and a deluge of plastic waste flooding our seas, now is the time for us to make fundamental changes to reverse our society's effects on the environment. These eco-activists and entrepreneurs-–all honoured on the Gen.T List 2021 for their efforts and innovation in the field of sustainability––are leading the way for how we can make changes that matter.
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Adi Reza Nugroho

Profession: Co-founder and CEO, Mycotech
Location: Indonesia
Used to create everything from Adidas's iconic Stan Smiths to Lululemon yoga mats, mushrooms are having a moment as a plant-based option for fashion and lifestyle brands. One of the people pioneering this new trend is Gen.T 2021 honouree Adi Reza Nugroho. A self-proclaimed lover of fungi, Nugroho has designed a way of using sawdust and mushrooms to create a vegan kind of leather that is kind to the planet. His sustainable startup, Mycotech, has so far attracted investment from the DBS Foundation, the UN's Seed initiative and more.