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Sustainable fashion textiles from cattail plants; $20,000 first place at Loyola's Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge 2023.

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Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge

Loyola University Chicago

2026-07-13

Loyola University Chicago

Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge

Annual sustainable business pitch competition for Loyola students, hosted by the Baumhart Center and School of Environmental Sustainability. Ran for three years (2022–2024) with $45,000 in total prize money. Described as concluded on the Baumhart Center website.

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