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Jesse Daystar serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School Division of Environmental Social Systems at Duke University, while also holding the role of Chief Sustainability Officer at Cotton Incorporated. His research focuses on sustainability, biodegradability of textiles, and life cycle assessment (LCA) of materials, particularly in the context of cotton production and apparel industries. Key areas of expertise include microfiber pollution, composting processes, and the environmental impact of biobased products.
Recent work highlights include evaluating the biodegradability of denim fabrics in composting systems, analyzing the climate benefits of temporary biogenic carbon storage in cotton apparel, and investigating the global apparel industry's role in plastic leakage. His studies also address policy and economic dimensions of sustainability, such as the economic impact of the US biobased products industry and the convergence of ESG frameworks with consumer behavior.
Jesse’s publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, bridging environmental science, engineering, and policy. His articles often explore innovative solutions to sustainability challenges in agriculture, textiles, and waste management. Despite his prolific output, no academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He is affiliated with Duke’s Marine Laboratory and Duke Forest campuses, though specific lab or team affiliations are not detailed.
