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How has cotton consumption changed over the years in comparison to fashion consumption? In this podcast snippet, Kanwar Usman of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) talks about this topic. Check out the Sustainable Solutions with Planet Aid podcast this Tuesday. It's available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and the Planet Aid website. #planetaid #fashionconsumption #cottonconsumption #planetaidpodcast

When do you reach the tipping-point with your #ingredientbrand? Support by Brand Ambassadors and Opinion Leaders is one important milestone to get there according to Giulio Bonazzi #sustainability #sustainablefashion #circulareconomy

Episode 3 of Heatwaves of Change has just been released! Fast fashion is one of the most pressing issues of our time - now is the time to get educated about your clothing consumption! 👖👚🗑️ In this episode, we dive into the truth about exploitative labor practices and textile waste. This is one of our personal favorite episodes, with insightful interviews from experts and community members. 🧑🤝 All links to the podcast are available in our bio! #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion #FashionRevolution #ConsciousConsumer #SustainableLiving #FastFashion

*Almost* at the end of Season 2 of the Podcast. The theme for the next season is 'Where confidence, clothes and impact meet.' Building up the guest list for the Season 3 - if you have someone in mind who you would love to hear from tag them in the comments or contact [email protected] Season 2 has tackled swimwear, the concept of stress, online shopping, sustainability, writing and social mobility. Still to come..inclusive fashion, forecasting, our digital age and the future of work. Podcasting is storytelling. If you have a story you want to share or know someone who does, get in touch..

Wonderful to see so many textile friends the past weeks during NYC textile week and travels. Appreciate the feedback about recent posts including some podcast highlights, so here are some more. Whether traveling or walking around NYC, podcasts have become a source of inspiration and surprise of what pops up next into my feed. Here’s What I’m Listening To - Podcast Picks: 🧵Fashion of course! The ever articulate Clare Press connects the dots. In this great chat with Rachel Arthur is highlighting her latest publication, UN's new Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook, an open-access guide seeking change and better alignment with how the fashion industry talks about the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. 🎧 https://apple.co/456v2vg 💭Next up Simon Sinek Preparing for Change with Cassandra Worthy How do we think about change? Why do we fear it so much especially things we know are ultimately better? Cassandra experienced the negative emotions that stem from change so many times that she now sees them for what they really are: signals for opportunity. 🎧https://apple.co/456v2v 🫖This one is a twist, but as an avid tea drinker, I have to share my favorite tea family: Harney and Sons Fine Teas. Interestingly, as I delve deeper into the world of tea, I can't help but notice the striking parallels between the global tea industry and the world of textiles. Both industries are steeped in history, culture, and craftsmanship. It's a beautiful connection that reminds me of how interconnected and diverse our world truly is. 🎧 https://apple.co/456v2vg Hope you like my podcast picks and glad to share more. Let me know what you think! #podcasts #podcast #fashion

Episode 19 – Treat everything as waste? You’re wasting money 🗑️ In this week’s episode, Jack and Ellie sit down with Roz Edwards, also known as "The Mannequin Lady." Roz is the Founder and Director of Mannakin Ltd, a company that diverts mannequins away from landfills and back into reuse. In this episode – and with support from Stephanie, the mannequin who started it all – she shares the transformative power of simply trying and the importance of reshaping the fashion industry to make it more sustainable. Topics covered include: 🎙️ From retail to reuse  🎙️ Waste is wasted money 🎙️ The power of just trying 🎙️ Changing the world of fashion 🎙️Reducing a mannequin’s carbon footprint 🎙️Protecting our resources better Download and listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/e9cGDmBT #EarthYourWhile #PodcastEpisode #Podcast #Environment #Sustainability #PeopleandPlanet #Retail #Fashion #FashionIndustry #SustainableFashion

Reviving Lost Skills: Embracing Sustainability in Fashion and Beyond ♻️ 🌟 Let's rediscover lost skills and embrace sustainability in fashion and beyond. 👞 Encourage a culture of caring for our belongings, from clothing to shoes, to extend their lifespan. 🌱 Invest in quality and maintain your items with proper care, reducing the need for constant replacements. 💼 Join the movement towards conscious consumption and make a positive impact on our environment and wallets. https://lnkd.in/gDA9N3Yi Catch the next episode of Stand Up & Stand Out with our guest, Jane Vandermeer #SustainableFashion #CareForYourItems #ConsciousConsumption #StandUpStandOut #podcast

ESG Podcast: Is the fashion industry responding to Gen Z's interest in ESG? In this podcast Victoria Gothard, a final year Politics & Spanish undergraduate at The University of Edinburgh, looks at the fashion industry through the eyes of a Gen Z. Victoria’s recent article on our Keeping Current section is a thought provoking prod to the Doomers of today that their appetite for fast fashion is itself, doomed. Have a listen to her. This is one of the most thought provoking ESG topics of our time: https://lnkd.in/eDXuz-JN Keeping Current: https://lnkd.in/eyjcquGH #esg #esgreporting #fastfashion #fashionindustry #genz #doomers #podcast

Have you listened to this episode of the Circular Economy Show Podcast? In one of the episodes of our past fashion series, we headed to Mexico City to meet Troquer’s co-founders, Lucia and Ytzia. They discussed with us how they’ve become Latin America’s leading resale marketplace for quality fashion items, and the challenges they’ve faced on their journey. https://lnkd.in/e8TNY_Sy