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Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead: Conscious Closets — Minimalism Can Combat Fast Fashion | Room by Room #66


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In an era dominated by fleeting trends, minimalism offers a refreshing counterpoint. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to social scientist Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead about the harmful effects of fast fashion and how minimalism has the potential to combat decades of overconsumption.

Specializing in sustainable consumption, Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead is an assistant professor in human geography at Coventry University. Her current research focuses on sustainable fashion and lifestyle minimalism, and she is currently penning a book on the sustainable potential of minimalism. On top of that, she takes an interest in circular fashion economies, researching fashion brands that specialize in repurposing post-consumer waste to make garments and accessories.

In this episode, Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead reveals that the fashion industry contributes more to climate change than the aviation and shipping industries combined. She then outlines the fundamental principles of minimalism, asserting that adopting it as a lifestyle often leads to improved well-being and time savings.

Together, Marie and Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead weigh up various habits that prove effective in maintaining a minimalist wardrobe and discuss the potential future of sustainable fashion, with minimalism taking shape amongst consumers. So, tune in this week for an invigorating conversation about redefining fashion with a ‘less is more’ approach.

Check Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead’s work: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/persons/amber-martin-woodhead/publications/

Connect with Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amber-martin-woodhead-4ba625a6

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