Podcasts about textile waste

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Join Dr. Maurizio Crippa, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of GR3N, for a deep dive into the chemical realities required to achieve a true circular economy. For decades, global sustainability initiatives relied on traditional mechanical recycling—a process that cuts polymer chains, degrades material quality, and inevitably results in plastic downcycling and eventual landfill disposal. Maurizio argues that to close the loop on complex human waste, we must move past these physical limitations and embrace advanced chemical recycling. Drawing from a distinguished career in materials science and his tenure as Vice President of Chemical Recycling Europe, Maurizio breaks down how GR3N uses a proprietary microwave-assisted technology to split PET plastics and polyester textiles back into their virgin-quality chemical building blocks, and why building deep-tech environmental infrastructure requires a complete shift in both societal mindsets and patient capital.

What if fashion could do more than make a statement? What if it could restore dignity, reduce waste, create jobs, and directly impact communities in need? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manny Jackson, founder and Sustainable Fashion Architect of Thread Haus — a Los Angeles-based circular fashion ecosystem transforming textile waste into functional, tech-enabled apparel while building workforce opportunities for underserved communities. Manny isn't just creating clothing. He's building an entirely new system for how fashion can serve people and the planet. After experiencing housing insecurity himself and later working with homeless veterans, Manny launched Thread Haus to prove that sustainability isn't just about materials — it's about human dignity, accessibility, and community impact. One of his most powerful innovations, the StreetSleeper jacket — a wearable jacket that converts into a sleeping bag for unsheltered communities — earned global recognition, including a nomination for the World Green Product Award. But Thread Haus goes even deeper. The company is integrating AI, RFID technology, NFC chips, and Digital Product Passports into its developing Smart Lifecycle System, helping redefine what transparency and circular production can look like in modern fashion. In this episode, we discuss: Why sustainability must go beyond marketing buzzwords Turning lived experience into mission-driven innovation How circular fashion can reduce waste and create opportunity The future of tech-enabled apparel and smart lifecycle tracking Building a brand without traditional resources or investors Why community storytelling matters in entrepreneurship Designing products that prioritize dignity and real-world function The hidden realities of building a purpose-driven business We also talk about Thread Haus' partnerships with organizations like LA City Sanitation, Homeboy Threads, and Sole Folks, and how the company is helping create workforce pathways through hands-on upcycling workshops for youth and adults. Manny's work has been featured globally through presentations at COP28, Sustainable Fashion Week US, TEDx South Central, and the Olympic Sustainable Gala — but his mission remains deeply personal and community-focused. If you care about sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, or building businesses that truly matter, this episode will leave you inspired.

Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell talks with Esme Chiverton and Fiona Bretherton from Untouched World about how collaboration can make zero waste ambitions a reality for the apparel sector.

This week: Esme Chiverton and Fiona Bretherton, from Untouched World, talk with Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell about the brand's drive to achieve zero textile waste to landfill. They discuss how they're tackling the technical and economic challenge of the final 1% and how local collaboration and transparency are helping. Plus: Talking with Ian Welsh, Niamh shares some of the key trends in the apparel and textiles sector, such as regulatory pressure on waste and growing recognition of worker heat stress as an occupational health risk. And, M&S launches solar support for cotton farmers; EU scales back corporate sustainability reporting rules; and, investors urge overhaul of GHG electricity rules, in the news digest. Host: Ellen Atiyah

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors, we dive into an innovative solution tackling two major environmental challenges: textile waste and packaging sustainability. Kaie Kaas-Ojavere shares her journey from the fashion industry to co-founding KIUD, a company transforming textile waste into durable, reusable packaging. She explains how KIUD's material is created, its benefits for e-commerce and circular systems, and the company's vision for scaling globally.Kaie also discusses the challenges of textile recycling, the importance of controlled waste streams, and how KIUD's boxes have already proven their durability in real-world use cases. With extended producer responsibility and packaging regulations on the rise, Kaie highlights why reusable packaging is gaining traction and how KIUD is leading the way.Key Topics Discussed:Kaie's background in fashion and why she pivoted to sustainabilityThe origin of KIUD and its mission to repurpose textile wasteHow KIUD's packaging is made and why it's different from cardboardBenefits of reusable packaging for e-commerce and telecom industriesChallenges in textile recycling and scaling post-consumer waste solutionsDurability testing: boxes lasting 10–15 reuse cyclesPrinting options and branding considerations for KIUD packagingFuture plans: expanding globally and improving material strengthBusiness model for fashion brands: recycling + buy-back commitmentPotential applications beyond packaging (industrial, hospitality, etc.)Resources Mentioned:KIUD official website: www.kiud.ioLinkedIn: KIUD Company PageEU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)Contact:To learn more or request samples, visit www.kiud.io or connect with Kaie Kaas on LinkedIn.Closing Thoughts:Kaie and Cory emphasize the importance of creative solutions to reduce waste and promote circularity. KIUD's approach demonstrates how innovation can turn industry byproducts into valuable resources, paving the way for a more sustainable future in packaging.Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approvedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

This week on Somewhere on Earth, we explore two groundbreaking ideas: taking back control of your online creativity and transforming fast-fashion waste with the power of fungi. 1️⃣ Rebuilding a Human InternetRabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath), Co-creator of Nostr Divine Rabble, Twitter's first engineer, unveils Divine - a new six-second video platform that rejects algorithms, bans AI-generated slop, and returns ownership of old content to creators. Built on open social protocols, Divine aims to restore a human, interoperable, user-driven internet.  2️⃣ Mushrooms vs. Fast FashionTomasz Mierzwa, Co-founder of Myco Renew is on the show to explain how their fungal bioreactors can break down textiles - even polyester - in weeks and turn the leftovers into eco-bricks and new biomaterials. With 92 million tons of clothes thrown out yearly, this fungi-powered circular model could help clean up landfills from Poland to Ghana. 

Fast fashion is responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined, and its environmental toll continues to rise. The industry thrives on overproduction and overconsumption, flooding the market with cheap, disposable clothing that drives a growing textile waste crisis. Across Europe, millions of tonnes of textiles are incinerated, dumped in landfills, or exported to countries where waste management systems are overstretched, causing severe environmental and social repercussions.This episode explores the hidden costs of fast fashion and Europe's response to this crisis with EU-wide regulations aimed at promoting circularity, reducing waste, and addressing microplastics.Experts Theresa Mörsen from Zero Waste Europe and Lars Mortensen from the European Environment Agency provide insights into the systemic changes needed to tackle the impact of fast fashion, along with the role of governments, businesses, and consumers in creating a more sustainable future. Can Europe's ambitious strategies reverse the tide on fast fashion and pave the way towards a circular textile economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a reusable pad company address education, employment, and environmental waste simultaneously? In this episode, Madhvi Dalal, founder of PadMad, talks about why and how she built a social enterprise to tackle period poverty in Kenya, a country where 65% of women and girls cannot afford menstrual products. This crisis leads to girls missing school and exams, forces them to improvise pads with unhygienic materials, and leaves them exposed to be taken advantage of. Madhvi walks us through PadMad's three-pillar focus: education, running workshops in schools and workplaces to break stigma and provide information. Empowerment, employing marginalised women to manufacture the pads. And environment, creating reusable pads from textile waste to reduce plastic pollution. You'll also hear how this model has scaled to impact over 150,000 people and prevented millions of disposable pads from polluting Kenya's environment.

Claire Downey, CEO of the Rediscovery Centre, on Ireland's challenges in adequately dealing with textile waste.

Your thrifted shirt might not be as green as you think. From Ghana's "dead white man's clothes" to the rise of resale, we uncover fashion's hidden impact - and a way forward that could change it all.

The EU sets binding rules to cut food and textile waste by 2030. Producers must recycle, redesign and report, while countries enforce targets to shrink Europe's growing trash mountains. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World."

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry's dumping ground. Around 15 million second-hand garments arrive every week, making Ghana the world's largest importer of used clothing. Many of the garments are re-sold and re-purposed at Kantamanto Market in the capital Accra. But estimates suggest that 40% of these garments are too damaged to be sold or upcycled, so much of it ends up as waste on Ghana's beaches and lagoons. Young people are working to solve the problem. One organisation trying to address the environmental impact of fast fashion is The Or Foundation. We attend a beach clean-up led by Joseph Shaw Ayesu, an ecological research manager, to find out how discarded garments end up on the beach. Then Sammy Oteng, a community engagement manager, explains why Ghana imports so much second-hand clothing in the first place. And finally Nutifafa “Fafa” Mensah gives us a tour of Kantamanto Market, where imported textiles are upcycled and re-purposed to extend their lifespan. Ruth, an upcycler, discusses the difficulties she faces working with bales filled with synthetic and severely worn textiles. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams and Benita Barden Editor: Julia Ross-Roy

How can Germany design a workable EPR scheme for textiles? With Extended Producer Responsibility approaching, the textile sector in Germany faces increasing pressure to develop systems that are both legally compliant and operationally feasible. But turning regulation into practice requires coordination across brands, recyclers, and service providers. In this episode, speakers from across the textile sector explore how to create an EPR framework that can function in real market conditions and deliver measurable impact. Recorded live at the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL 2025, the panel brought together Steffen Gerlach of eeden, Julia Haas of Interzero, Marie Nawrocki of Decathlon, Sophie Herrmann of SYSTEMIQ, and Carl Warkentin of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC to discuss the legal, logistical, and strategic dimensions of EPR for textiles. This episode is part of our CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL 2025 series, created in partnership with CIRCULAR REPUBLIC to bring you the key debates and insights from this year's festival.

Early this year there was a catastrophic fire at the world's biggest market for selling and upcycling second-hand clothes. Kantamanto market, in Ghana's capital Accra, was accidently set alight, and most of the small stalls in the retail part of the huge market burnt to the ground. Two people died, many were injured, and the livelihoods of thousands of people were destroyed, driving many of them into debt and desperation. But the impact of the fire spread much further than that.    You may not have heard of Kantamanto market, but it plays a vital role in dealing with our textile excess. This is where many of the clothes we donate to charity shops, goodwill centres, or put in textile bins end up. The West African market takes bales of clothing from all over the world and does its best to recycle them. But what can't be used is dumped at informal waste sites or burned, causing mounting environmental problems in Accra's streets and on Ghana's beautiful beaches.     This episode of Haptic and Hue's Tales of Textiles looks at the tragedy and the ingenuity of Kantamanto and tracks the global cost of fast fashion and textile excess. Will the demand for cheap textiles and clothing stop increasing year on year and can they ever be properly recycled? And what can we as consumers do about it?    For more information about this episode and pictures of the people and places mentioned in this episode please go to https://hapticandhue.com/tales-of-textiles-series-7/.   To join  Friends of Haptic & Hue with an extra podcast every month hosted by Jo Andrews and Bill Taylor – here's the link: https://hapticandhue.com/join/

In this episode, Heidi interviews Nehal from After and how After is tackling textile waste. . Every year, Australians send over 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill, and globally, the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tonnes of waste annually. Most of it is made from synthetic fibers that take hundreds of years to break down, polluting our land and oceans with microplastics.That's where after. comes in. after. is an Australian platform revolutionizing textile recycling and responsible disposal by connecting consumers and businesses with sustainable solutions for unwanted clothing and fabric waste. Whether it's through recycling, repurposing, or ethical disposal, after. is working to keep textiles out of landfill and in the circular economy. Since its launch, they've already diverted over 30 tonnes of textiles from waste—proving that small actions can lead to big impact.In this episode, we sit down with Nehal J., co-founder of after., to talk about the urgent problem of textile waste, the barriers to sustainable fashion, and how we can all be part of the solution. As well, Nehal gives us advice about how to start your own company on problems that you care about.Let's rethink waste, reshape industries, and reimagine a more sustainable future—together.#Sustainability #LifeOnPlanetA #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashionSupport the show

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Semia Gharbi, Chairperson of Tunisia`s Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations, discusses the import of textiles to Tunisia and the related challenges faced by the country.

Fast fashion is responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined, and its environmental toll continues to rise. The industry thrives on overproduction and overconsumption, flooding the market with cheap, disposable clothing that drives a growing textile waste crisis. Across Europe, millions of tonnes of textiles are incinerated, dumped in landfills, or exported to countries where waste management systems are overstretched, causing severe environmental and social repercussions.This episode explores the hidden costs of fast fashion and Europe's response to this crisis with EU-wide regulations aimed at promoting circularity, reducing waste, and addressing microplastics.Experts Theresa Mörsen from Zero Waste Europe, and Lars Fogh Mortensen from the European Environment Agency provide insights into the systemic changes needed to tackle the impact of fast fashion, along with the role of governments, businesses, and consumers in creating a more sustainable future. Can Europe's ambitious strategies reverse the tide of fast fashion and pave the way towards a circular textile economy?Join Evi Kiorri every last Wed of the month to dissect these and other themes at the heart of European debates. Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy is a documentary that was released on Netflix a week before Black Friday. The movie reveals the shocking truth about how large corporations manipulate consumers to increase their profits at the peril of the consumer's wallet and the planet's health. In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the recently released Netflix documentary, Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy. The episode focuses on the themes of consumerism, overconsumption, and their environmental impacts, especially in the context of the holiday shopping season. Major Points Discussed: Consumer Culture and Overconsumption: The documentary critiques how companies like Amazon, Adidas, and Apple use persuasive marketing techniques to encourage consumers to overspend. It raises questions about whether society has prioritized material possessions over experiences and relationships. Environmental Impacts: The film highlights the ecological damage caused by excessive consumption, including the disposal of unsold clothing, which contributes to environmental degradation in countries like Ghana. It discusses the issue of e-waste, revealing how discarded electronics are often shipped to developing countries, leading to health hazards for workers who dismantle them without proper protection. Textile Waste and Fast Fashion: The documentary examines the fast fashion industry, showcasing how companies produce millions of items annually, resulting in significant textile waste that pollutes ecosystems. It emphasizes the harmful effects of synthetic fabrics, which release microplastics into waterways. Carbon Footprint and Resource Depletion: The production and transportation of goods are linked to high fossil fuel consumption, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The extraction of raw materials for consumer goods leads to deforestation and loss of biodiversity. Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution: Excessive packaging, often made from non-recyclable plastics, exacerbates the plastic waste crisis, harming marine life and ecosystems. The episode stresses the urgent need for sustainable consumption practices to mitigate these issues. Consumer Responsibility vs. Systemic Solutions: While the documentary raises awareness about consumer manipulation, it also questions whether the onus of change should solely fall on consumers. Lewin argues for the need for systematic solutions and corporate accountability to address the root causes of overconsumption and environmental degradation. Personal Reflections: Lewin shares his own struggles with impulse buying and the societal pressures to consume, especially during the holiday season. He encourages listeners to think critically about their purchases and consider sustainable alternatives, such as thrift shopping. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their consumption habits and engage in discussions about sustainability and environmental protection. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

“I have more than 70% of equity in the business. Unfortunately, female Founders are actually encouraged to give up more equity in the early stages, which I would have never agreed with…”  The fashion industry is the third most polluting industry in the world.  Today's 40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to change that.  We are joined by Eshita Kabra, Forbes 30 Under 30 and Founder and CEO of By Rotation.  Often dubbed as the Instagram for fashion rental, By Rotation has achieved amazing milestones to date, including building a community of over half a million like-minded Rotators, saving over 100k meters of textile waste from going to landfill in 2023, and raising £2.55 million in seed funding.  We cover all the highs and lows along the way and Eshita's exciting plans for the future.  Episode Chapters: ➡️ Growing up as a third culture kid [03:40]  ➡️ Why the leap into entrepreneurship [09:00]  ➡️ Finding the right people & navigating Covid [12:45]  ➡️ More about how By Rotation works [18:00]  ➡️ Learn more about today's sponsor [20:00]  ➡️ Purpose vs Profit & By Rotation's environmental impact [21:30]  ➡️ Prioritising equity over huge fundraises [22:55]  ➡️ Fundraising advice [28:00]  ➡️ Landing big partnerships & famous ambassadors [33:00]  ➡️ Hiring traps to avoid [35:45]  ➡️ Expanding into the US market [38:20]  ➡️ A podcast recommendation [41:45]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Eshita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshitakabra  ➡️ Find out more about By Rotation: https://byrotation.com/ 

This is the fourth episode in our conversation series, which will be published throughout 2024 in collaboration with textile innovations company OnceMore.We are speaking with:Anna-Kaisa Huttunen, Director of Partnerships, and Finnish recycling company ResterÅsa Alvhage, Sourcing Manager, OnceMoreIn this episode, we talk about:The growing importance of textile sourcing ahead of the EU recycling mandate in 2025How the business of textile sourcing worksHow the collaboration between Rester and Oncemore startedTips for other industry players who want to get in on the actionHost: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder of Scandinavian MIND. —Scandinavian MIND is a media platform and branding agency operating at the intersection of lifestyle industries and tech. Sign up for our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newslettersConnect with our agency:www.scandinavianmind.com/agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive deep with Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, as she shares her journey from math teacher to fashion-tech entrepreneur. Diarra explains how she uses generative AI and algorithms to design sustainable fashion, significantly reducing textile waste. She highlights how AI has accelerated her design process, enabling her team to meet growing demand and rethink their approach to fashion.Diarra emphasizes the importance of embracing AI as a creative partner, sharing her philosophy of transparency in growth: “I can't tell you to level up if I'm leveling up in private.” By openly sharing her processes, she fosters collaboration and continuous learning within her team.The episode concludes with Diarra's vision for the future of fashion, where technology, tradition, and creativity merge to challenge industry norms. Her insights offer inspiration and practical advice for designers and entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI in a human-centered, innovative way.DIARRABLU's website: Conscious Contemporary Lifestyle Brand – diarrabluDiarra's TED talk: TEDTALK – diarrablu Diarra's website: Diarra Bousso 00:00 - Introduction to Diarra Bousso00:40 - From Math Teacher to Fashion Designer01:18 - Using AI to Visualize Fashion Designs02:09 - Speeding Up the Fashion Design Process03:34 - Fast, Sustainable Fashion with AI05:40 - Customizing Fashion with AI Tools07:59 - Creatives' Resistance to AI09:37 - AI as a Creative Amplifier12:09 - Celebrating AI Successes in the Team15:26 - AI as a Thought Partner for Strategy23:11 - AI in Hiring and Operations30:24 - Selling Designs Before They Exist40:03 - “Leveling Up in Private”49:33 - Teaching and Leading with AI51:06 - Final Thoughts and Reflections For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.

Last week, Greenpeace Africa published their new report “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana”. The report outlines the shocking environmental and public health impact of the second-hand clothing industry in Ghana - revealing that every week, up to half a million items of clothing from the Kantamanto Market in Accra end up discarded in open spaces and informal dumpsites.Bertie speaks to the report's author, Sam Quashie-Idun, about his findings, who is responsible for the harmful textile imports and what can be done to alleviate the problem. Sam Quashie-Idun is Head of Investigations at Greenpeace Africa and a member of Land and Climate Review's investigations unit. You can read the report here and watch Sam's Instagram video summarising its findings here.Further reading: Poisoned Gifts, Greenpeace, 2023How to Ensure Waste Colonialism is Not Written Into Law and That Fashion's Biggest Polluters Have to Change, The Or Foundation, 2023‘‘It's like a death pit': how Ghana became fast fashion's dumping ground', The Guardian, 2023‘European secondary textile sector ‘on the brink of collapse'', Recycling International, 2024Click here to read our investigation into the UK biomass supply chain, or watch a clip from the BBC Newsnight documentary.

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Schrieber, the founder and CEO of FABSCRAP. Together we explore the challenges of running a nonprofit, the importance of embracing failure, and FABSCRAP's innovative use of volunteers. So sit back, relax, and let's jump right into it.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports efforts to recycle used clothes in China face challenges, leading to mountains of waste.

In this episode,  we have Viktoria Kanar, a fashion producer, entrepreneur, innovator, and problem solver.  Viktoria collaborates with major local and international organizations such as LVMH, Tel Aviv Municipality, Tel Aviv Fashion Week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Israel, and many, many more. She shares her journey working in a PR agency and running campaigns for clients in the fashion industry and her involvement with Savvy Fashion Week and their growing concern about the industry's lack of responsibility for its environmental impact. The conversation highlights the importance of diverse conversations and thoughts while maintaining boundaries and staying true to the mission. Website: Re-Fresh Global LinkedIn: Viktoria Kanar Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

In a world of fast fashion and blink-and-miss-it trends, textile waste is growing exponentially—to the detriment of the environment and our ability to live within it. Researchers at Cornell University, including Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q. Morgan '60 Professor of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at the College of Human Ecology, are working to prevent clothes from reaching landfills by upcycling polyester for new products.Hinestroza explores the problem and this innovative solution with host Nicholas Phillips in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell.Tune in for insights on:Environmental impacts of textile wasteMicrofiber pollutionFast fashion's global effectProcess and growth of polyester productionDisposal and recycling challengesConsumer awareness among younger generationsCorporate and customer responsibilityGreenwashing and sustainability claimsSustainable fabricsPolyester upcyclingDid you enjoy this episode? Watch the full Keynote. Learn about fashion trends, forecasting, product development, production planning, distribution and more in the Fashion Design Management certificate program from eCornell. Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

Textile waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Raymond Randall, Sr. Manager of Textile Recycling at WM, to discuss what WM is doing to drive circularity with textile waste, why textile waste is such a big problem for both the environment and for business, how fast fashion plays a role in textile waste, the textile recycling program at WM, and more. Interested in submitting a question for Tad to answer on an upcoming episode? Click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page! SHOW NOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode37-textile-waste

Today's guest is Lydia Bolton, a slow fashion designer tackling textile waste by upcycling unwanted fabrics and garments and turning them into one-off pieces.As well as having her own label, Lydia also teaches others how to upcycle with workshops that she runs and in her partnerships with big brands such as Lidl, Nike, Adidas and Lime bikes.We chat about:How Lydia started out in fashion and textiles and where she learnt to sew.The challenges of upcycling and making one-off pieces.Where she sources her raw materials from and how deadstock can be a misleading term.Her decision to only rent and not sell her garments going forward.How she collaborates with big brands to spread the word about upcycling.How she is teaching people to sew with her upcycling workshops.ABOUT LYDIA BOLTONLydia's WebsiteLydia on InstagramHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagram

Textiles are everywhere but it's fair to say most of us probably don't know that much about what goes into making them, or in fact disposing of them.Local Wellington artist Genevieve Rae is aiming to change how we look at textiles.

Julie Willoughby serves as the Chief Commercialization Officer at Circ, and in this episode, we are talking about fast fashion, the clothing industry, and Circ's role in bringing circularity to the world of polyester and cotton. According to statistics from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the equivalent of a garbage truckload of clothes is burned or buried in a landfill every second, and clothing production in the world has doubled in the last 15 years, with each garment being used only half as much as before.Our conversation with Julie explores the environmental challenges posed by polyester and cotton, including the contribution of polyester laundering to ocean microplastics and the significant water consumption of cotton cultivation and textile dying. Julie, a chemical engineer, shares her journey from academia and Nike to joining Circ, emphasizing the urgent need for change in the fashion industry.Circ, a post-series B company, employs innovative technology to transform textile waste into recycled thread. Notable investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Patagonia's Tin Shed Ventures, and Inditex, the parent company of Zara. The conversation concludes with an examination of the fashion industry's progress toward sustainability, questioning whether mainstream practices are transitioning actively or if circularity and sustainability remain primarily in the realm of research and development.  In this episode, we cover: Julie's background in chemical engineering Her return to academia at NC StateJulie's experience at Nike and transition to CircSocietal and environmental impacts of fast fashion Circ's process of recycling (upcycling) polyester and cottonThe rising market demand for recycled materials and reasons for this shift Circ's investors and partnershipsThe tipping point for sustainability in the fashion industryWhy customer experiences and stories are critical Resources mentioned: Walmart sustainability scorecardGet connected: Julie Willoughby LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / Instagram*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Oct 23, 2023 (Published on Nov 30, 2023)

In today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with a guest who is reshaping the fashion industry for a sustainable future. Tanjuria Willis is the Founder of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week and Owner of eKlozet Luxury Consignment Boutique. She joins us to share her incredible journey from electrical engineer to a leader in sustainable fashion. In this episode, Nathan and Tanjuria delve into Tanjuria's motivation behind launching Sustainable Fashion Week, explore the lesser-known aspects of the fashion industry, and learn how Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week looks to make an impact far beyond Atlanta. Tanjuria also shared her vision for the future of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week and how achieving B Corp certification aligns with her commitment to society and sustainability. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with insights and practical steps to make more sustainable fashion choices.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://sustainablefw.com/ Follow ASFW at: https://www.facebook.com/atlsfw https://www.instagram.com/atlsfw/  Follow Tanjuria on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjuriawillis  Also referenced in today's episode: https://goodonyou.eco/  https://remake.world/    CREDITS Theme Music

In today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with a guest who is reshaping the fashion industry for a sustainable future. Tanjuria Willis is the Founder of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week and Owner of eKlozet Luxury Consignment Boutique. She joins us to share her incredible journey from electrical engineer to a leader in sustainable fashion. In this episode, Nathan and Tanjuria delve into Tanjuria's motivation behind launching Sustainable Fashion Week, explore the lesser-known aspects of the fashion industry, and learn how Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week looks to make an impact far beyond Atlanta. Tanjuria also shared her vision for the future of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week and how achieving B Corp certification aligns with her commitment to society and sustainability. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with insights and practical steps to make more sustainable fashion choices.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://sustainablefw.com/ Follow ASFW at: https://www.facebook.com/atlsfw https://www.instagram.com/atlsfw/  Follow Tanjuria on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjuriawillis  Also referenced in today's episode: https://goodonyou.eco/  https://remake.world/    CREDITS Theme Music

Joining us on Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers hosted by Ken Tencer is Prabaarja Bedi, Co-Founder of UNfabricated, environmentally and socially sustainable e-commerce lifestyle brand on a mission to empower rural women in India and to reduce textile waste. . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller Edward Vasquez

How can the fashion industry become more sustainable? Jessica Schreiber, founder and CEO of Fab Scrap, gives us some innovative answers in this enlightening podcast episode. Jessica takes us on a journey into the world of sustainable fashion, examining the vast amount of waste produced during the design process of creating new collections. With a focus on improving sustainability, she explores potential solutions such as AI, virtual images, and sustainable packaging methods to reduce fabric samples and other materials wastage.Jessica's journey to founding Fab Scrap is nothing short of inspiring. As she delves into the details, we gain insight into how her nonprofit organization maintains a delicate balance between raw materials and finished garments. Jessica also shares her experiences working at the New York City Department of Sanitation, illuminating her deep-rooted passion for sustainability. Learn how fashion companies contribute to Fab Scrap's income through service fees for their waste and how fabric sales add to their revenue.In the final segment of our discussion, Jessica outlines the recycling and waste management solutions that Fab Scrap has implemented. Hear about the ingenious ways they transform fabric waste into a product called shoddy and its uses within the industry. Jessica also shares her future plans for reducing waste, presenting findings at fashion conferences, and experimenting with fabric shipping. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the vital role volunteers play in sorting fabric at Fab Scrap and how they're rewarded for their efforts. This episode is a must-hear for anyone interested in sustainable fashion and innovative solutions to waste management.----Chapter Markers:(00:07) - Inventing Sustainable Solutions in Fashion(08:08) - Sustainable Fashion and Funding for Recycling(14:11) - Textile Recycling and Waste Management Solutions(24:57) - Sustainable Fashion Subscribe to Saving Tomorrow's Planet Podcast Apple Spotify

There is a quiet revolution happening on Savile Row in London, home to some of the world's finest men's outfitters, as the makers of bespoke suits embrace textile recycling in a unique new scheme. A number of houses on The Row have been collecting woollen offcuts as they cut and tailor handmade men's clothing – just as they did in times gone by– and sending them off to be recycled into new yarn, which is then woven into fresh cloth. The radical difference is that this time the recycled cloth is being bought back by these high-end workshops to be tailored and sold to the Row's own bespoke customers.    Savile Row, in the heart of London, has been at the centre of high-quality men's tailoring for 200 years. It has supplied handmade suits, from the finest woven cloth, to film stars and royalty, to statesmen and sportsmen. It has a reputation for quality and excellence second to none. Now it is embracing recycling, and it seems, its top-end clients are happy to pay for it.   It's incredibly rare to find a recycling loop like this one – especially in textiles - where the waste is turned into quality new material to be used by the same workshops that created it in the first place. This episode tells the story of how this is happening and follows the journey that turns tiny bits of fabric that would previously have been binned, into new bespoke garments, ones that come with great credentials and an interesting story behind them.   Along the way Haptic & Hue gets a privileged glimpse into the world of Savile Row tailoring – the training and the standards that need to be maintained from start to finish to produce a garment that may well last a century or more.   If you would like to see a full script of this episode, see photos or discover links to further information about the topics discussed you can find all this information at www.hapticandhue.com/listen. You can follow Haptic & Hue on www.instagram.com/hapticandhue/    

With fashion brands now producing 52 “micro seasons” a year, more and more clothing is being unsold or discarded. And recycling clothing is more difficult than you may think. As the EU looks to increase accountability for post-consumer waste, we take a look at what it could mean for clothing companies and their investors. Host: Gabriela de la Serna, MSCI ESG ResearchGuest: Liz Houston, MSCI ESG Research

While growth in disposable incomes has led to better access to clothing, the problems that fast fashion has brought on the environment are non-trivial. Shambhavi Naik and Suman Joshi discuss the dilemmas around fashion and sustainability in this episode Readings: Synthesis Report on United Nations System-wide Initiatives related to Fashion  7 Reasons I Wear The Same Thing Every Day Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camille Tagle is co-founder and creative director of FABSCRAP, which is a textile recycling nonprofit. Textiles generate 21 billion pounds of waste that goes into landfills every year, and FABSCRAP works to divert that waste, either by downcycling or giving the fabric new life. Tagle shares her Brief But Spectacular take on textile waste and fashion sustainability. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Joanne Brasch, PhD, is a textiles lecturer and Special Project Manager for the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), an NGO specializing in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Dr. Brasch also holds two appointments with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).  In this episode, Dr. Brash outlines SB 707, a first-of-its-kind EPR textile recycling and repair program that has been introduced in California. SB 707 would require producers to implement an end-to-end system that would reduce textile waste going to landfills and promote a circular economy in the state. Dr. Brasch also shares tips for reducing textile waste at home and what not to put in your recycling bin. Plus, she shares our favorite fashion love story to date!  For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

While designing costumes for television & film, Jillian Clark began to reflect on the impacts large film productions had on the environment. After becoming disillusioned with the wasteful practices of the industry and costume's reliance on fast fashion brands, Jillian founded Roboro in 2017. Six years later, Roboro has grown from an upcycling retailer to a dynamic sustainable textile waste management company and a leading partner in LA city's pioneering pilot programs to manage the city's growing textile waste problem. Jillian still works as a costume designer and stylist and now approaches each project with a more mindful and sustainable approach. In this episode, Jillian discusses the massive textile waste problem, shares the ways she incorporates sustainability into her costume design, and talks about they way TV and film influences fashion trends. She also shares what's inspiring her right now, and what makes her feel optimistic about the future.  For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

Majority of the conversation around fashion waste revolves around finished products that end up in the landfill. But around  12 % that is around 6.3 million tonnes per year is sent by brands to the landfill in the design and development stage. These would be sample booklets with swatches and unused fabric rolls and prior to Fabscrap they ended up in the landfill. We talk with Jessica Schreiber CEO and founder of FabScrap, a non-profit whose 80% of earned income comes from service fees and fabric sales. They receive service fees from brands to Fabscrap to pick up their textile waste, similar to when they pay for recycling or trash pickup. They do this with an army of volunteers, almost 100 unique ones per month and their staff in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Their staff take extra precautions to assure brands that their copyrighted materials are shredded and don't reenter the market. Fabscrap also sells the fabrics to quilters, sewing enthusiasts, fashion students and assuring nothing that is picked up by Fabscrap goes to the landfill. With the long-term goal to influence habit and policy they create impact reports that they share back with their brands - how much and what fabric they picked and how was it sorted and if reused or not. Jessica believes that this makes the brands internalize the cost of their waste and may help them reevaluate and optimize their design and planning process. Learn more about this first of its kind initiative and organization on this episode of Mindful businesses.#textilewaste#mindfulbusinesses#sustainablefashion#fabricwaste#fabscrap#sustainablefashion

The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to global waste with 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced every year. Shocking, right? But we have a solution! Check out our latest episode on the Sustainability Nuggets Podcast, where we visit the Remainders Creative Reuse in Pasadena, California. This non-profit creative space diverts usable materials from landfills through its arts and crafts thrift store. Join Toban Nichols, the education director, as he takes us on a tour and shares valuable insights on creative reuse and sustainability. Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation. Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-MRy0upezrk Follow Remainders Creative Reuse on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7dAlrdtnMc7xgEJwUa48FA Check out Remainders Creative Reuse website: https://remainderspas.org/ Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/support Read our blog: https://www.greenclubnigeria.com/blog/ Follow us on Instagram: @sustainabiltynuggets, @greenclubnigeria If you want to be interviewed on the channel, send an email to info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com. #SustainabilityNuggetsPodcast #TextileWaste #WasteSeries --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/support

Jonathan Levy a.k.a. “Zero Waste Guy” is a waste and recycling consultant who works with businesses to help them systemically root out wasteful practices to reduce environmental harm. Jonathan shares how working as an operations supervisor at a 2 million square foot Target warehouse (optimizing the flow of single-use disposable items) led him to a career in waste reduction.  Jonathan talks about what's recyclable or compostable, what isn't, and what really happens to our trash. He also gives tips for reducing waste on an individual level, why we can't actually achieve “zero waste” or fit all of our trash in a mason jar, and talks about the importance of legislation to effectuate change. Jonathan also touches on the astonishing amount of textile waste that is produced in Los Angeles and the challenges the city and its waste haulers face dealing with enormous volumes of textile scraps.  For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

For Céline Semaan, the founder of Slow Factory, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing climate justice and social equity, no obstacle is too big—or too conceptual—to surmount. Underlying all of Slow Factory's efforts is the notion of “fashion activism,” a term that's been credited to Semaan herself. The organization's past projects include “Landfills as Museums,” which served as a meditation on what “trash” really is, and among its upcoming efforts is “Garment-to-Garment,” an initiative that will teach designers to make clothes from existing apparel instead of from rolls of raw fabric. Semaan is also currently developing the new Slow Factory Institute in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which will serve the dual roles of a factory for waste-led production as well as a Bauhaus-style school for climate justice.On this episode, Semaan speaks with Spencer about fashion as a political act, the importance of finding ease with contradiction, and what a post-trash world could look like.Special thanks to our Season 6 sponsor, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Full transcriptcelinecelines.comslowfactory.earth[03:54] “Slow is Beautiful”[06:16] Open Education[10:58] “Cities at Night”[30:16] “Applied Utopia”[34:05] Slow Factory Institute[35:01] Colin Vernon[36:33] Slowhide[41:13] “Landfills as Museums”[51:25] “Garment-to-Garment”[01:08:41] A Woman Is a School[01:24:45] “The Revolution is a School”

Textile waste is a mounting problem, but textile recycling rates are very low. Matoha's Head of Business Development Lieve Vanrusselt, and Head of Sales and Marketing Chris Newton, talk about the challenges of recycling textiles, and how their fabric identifier Fabritell makes it easier to identify fabrics to speed up sorting and to improve recycling rates. Matoha is the maker of Fabritell, a fabrics identification device that uses infrared analysis techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify pure textiles and fabric blends in about a second. For show notes visit https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

Majority of the conversation around fashion waste revolves around finished products that end up in the landfill. But around  12 % that is around 6.3 million tonnes per year is sent by brands to the landfill in the design and development stage. These would be sample booklets with swatches and unused fabric rolls and prior to Fabscrap they ended up in the landfill. We talk with Jessica Schreiber CEO and founder of FabScrap, a non-profit whose 80% of earned income comes from service fees and fabric sales. They receive service fees from brands to Fabscrap to pick up their textile waste, similar to when they pay for recycling or trash pickup. They do this with an army of volunteers, almost 100 unique ones per month and their staff in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Their staff take extra precautions to assure brands that their copyrighted materials are shredded and don't reenter the market. Fabscrap also sells the fabrics to quilters, sewing enthusiasts, fashion students and assuring nothing that is picked up by Fabscrap goes to the landfill. With the long-term goal to influence habit and policy they create impact reports that they share back with their brands - how much and what fabric they picked and how was it sorted and if reused or not. Jessica believes that this makes the brands internalize the cost of their waste and may help them reevaluate and optimize their design and planning process. Learn more about this first of its kind initiative and organization on this episode of Mindful businesses.#textilewaste#mindfulbusinesses#sustainablefashion#fabricwaste#fabscrap#sustainablefashion