A multi-stakeholder partnership is a great opportunity that brings together all actors working to prevent any social or environmental issue from growing. By providing the space to share knowledge and experience, partners are able to work together to create and advance solutions to any pressing global issue. In this episode of the podcast we have Vivek JM, Technical Advisor at GIZ who would be pointing out the importance of partnerships and networking for tackling the issue of marine litter.

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There is no unique path when it comes to sustainability. If you are curious about how to shift or build a career in this field, there are a few ways to get started. So for today’s episode we have Anurit Kanti, a sustainability and ESG professional, who would be sharing with us his journey in the field of sustainability, give us tips to be in this field and share insights for ensuring that the pursuit for sustainable development is accelerated.

The greatest realisation brands must make is that sustainability goes beyond caring for the environment. It involves three major aspects -- environmental, economic and social -- each of which must be taken into consideration for a true sustainability strategy. While many players in the fashion industry are paying more attention to the climate crisis and making greener choices. 

In this podcast, we discuss the entrepreneurial journey for creating a sustainable brand with our special guest Supriya Shirsat Satam, founder and creative director of FOReT.

The fashion industry needs to be revamped keeping the planet in mind. When we shop in our favorite store thousands of miles from the factories the clothing was made in, it can be challenging for the consumers to understand the impact that the fashion industry has on the environment and social aspects. However, it is time we understand that the fashion industry can improve and use the resources that are already available. 

In this episode, Shruti Singh, Country Head, Fashion Revolution India talks about circular fashion and best practices that can be adopted by the industry and its consumers for a sustainable future.

According to the UNFCCC, carbon emissions from the apparel industry are set to cross 60 percent by 2030. In Asian countries like India and China, emerging fashion trends have increased the carbon footprint per garment due to coal-fuelled plants. It has been claimed that the production doubled from 2000 to 2014 and the purchase index of an average consumer increased by 60 percent.

This led to a “fast fashion cycle” wherein consumers are purchasing clothes for summer, autumn, spring, and winter, which has forced the fashion industry towards unsustainable fashion. This means the sector produces high volumes of synthetic fibers, polyester, nylon wastewater, and plastic waste.

In this episode, we have Rohan Batra, Chief Manager- Sustainability at M&S India, talking about sustainability initiatives along with their opportunities and challenges that have been adopted amongst the fast fashion leaders, including sustainable supply chain management.

Plastics have become a part of everyday life—they’re used in food packaging, cars, and innumerable household items we rely on for a better quality of life. The production of plastic has increased substantially, India is generating about 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually and it has almost doubled in the last five years.  And the single largest category of plastics is single-use plastics. These disposable plastics, which are used only once before they’re thrown away or recycled, are largely used for packaging and generate the most waste. In the 4th United Nations Environment Assembly held in 2019, India had piloted a resolution on addressing single-use plastic products pollution and aligning with this vision, the single use plastic ban was implemented in India from July 1, 2022.  

In today’s episode we’d understand the opportunities and challenges that lie with this single use plastic ban and what’s next for companies and individuals in terms of adopting sustainable packaging.

Any product bought as a consumer - be it an electronic product, food or even pharmaceutical products - comes in a package. Packaging has become an unavoidable part of our everyday life. It protects the product, enhances its appearance and provides detailed information. However, with the recent shift of focus on environmental protection, the packaging industry also has been seeking to adopt alternatives that are environmentally friendly. 

In this episode of OneEarth Podcast, we have Rahul Nene, Head - Sustainability at Huhtamaki, India reflecting his thoughts on the “alternatives” termed as sustainable packaging, some suggestions on recycling plastics as an individual and technological opportunities that lie in this field.

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