We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.” 

Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fashion space.

Food for thought interlude: Which trending hashtags in the sustainability space have you seen making an impact?

Guests:

Eshita Kabra-Davies - Founder and CEO of ByRotation

Bianca Rangecroft - Founder and CEO of Whering

Sources:

https://www.heuritech.com/market-reports/sustainability-fashion-report/#study

https://www.vaude.com/en-GB/Men/Favourite-New/Sustainable-Materials/QMILK-felt/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [email protected] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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