Textile Recycling- What’s next

07/18/23 • 42 min

Welcome to a new episode of New Horizons, the podcast where we explore sustainability in the outdoor business. We are very excited to speak with Christiane Dolva Törnberg, a remarkable individual from the H&M Foundation. The philanthropic Institution is investing in research and start-up for smart future proof solutions at scale. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of textile-to-textile recycling, where textiles are taken apart to become feedstock for new apparel. This approach deviates from the prevailing norm, which primarily focuses on recycling PET bottles into polyester products. We explore the intricacies of system design, delve into the necessary mindset, and emphasize the significance of supporting startups and research in this field.

Relevant links:

H&M Foundation https://hmfoundation.com/
Planet First in partnership with HKRITA: https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-first/
Fashion Climate Fund – accelerating scale and implementation of climate solutions: https://hmfoundation.com/project/fashion-climate-fund-accelerating-scale-and-implementation-of-climate-solutions/
Textiles Tracker – helping investors support sustainable fashion: https://hmfoundation.com/project/textiles-tracker-helping-investors-support-sustainable-fashion/
Planet Resilience Simulator – supporting research on earth’s support systems: https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-resilience-simulator-with-potsdam-institute-for-climate-impact-research/

Relevant links:

H&M Foundation https://hmfoundation.com/
Planet First in partnership with HKRITA: https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-first/
Fashion Climate Fund – accelerating scale and implementation of climate solutions: https://hmfoundation.com/project/fashion-climate-fund-accelerating-scale-and-implementation-of-climate-solutions/
Textiles Tracker – helping investors support sustainable fashion: https://hmfoundation.com/project/textiles-tracker-helping-investors-support-sustainable-fashion/
Planet Resilience Simulator – supporting research on earth’s support systems: https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-resilience-simulator-with-potsdam-institute-for-climate-impact-research/

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Faire Arbeitsbedingungen mit Jack Wolfskin

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the New Horizons Podcast, where we delve into the world of sustainability to uncover its hidden depths. In this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of social responsibility, accompanied by two esteemed guests.

In Part 1, we have the privilege of speaking with Mariette van Amstel, the Head of Membership at the Fair Wear Foundation. Mariette shares her profound insights into the intricate and ever-evolving realm of human rights due diligence within global supply chains. She sheds light on the primary challenges faced and provides invaluable guidance on how we can effectively care for the externalized workforce, ensuring the protection of one of our most cherished values: human dignity.

Links: www.fairwear.org. Brand Performance Check Jack Wolfskin https://api.fairwear.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BPC-Jack-Wolfskin-2022.pdf

Moving on to Part 2, we are joined by the remarkable Melanie Kuntnawitz, representing the renowned German outdoor brand, Jack Wolfskin. Melanie illustrates a shining example of best practices in action, as she reveals how a brand can assume responsibility for human rights from their brands perspective. Through her insights, we discover the crucial role of meticulous planning and a steadfast commitment to fairness.

Sustainability at Jack Wolfskin https://www.jack-wolfskin.de/corporate-responsibility/

Tune in to this captivating episode as we unravel the intricacies of social responsibility, guided by our expert guests. Stay tuned for an enlightening journey ahead! Part two with Melanie Kuntnawitz is in German.

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Globetrotter RE:Think Store – wie groß ist der Impact

„Für weniger schädlich sind wir zu viele. Wir müssen lernen für diesen Planeten gut zu sein, für die anderen Lebewesen auch. Wir sind das einzige Lebewesen, das Abfall macht, also warum sind wir dümmer als alle anderen?“

Dies ist eine der Leitfragen vom Begründer des Cradle 2 Cradle-Prinzip’s Professor Dr. Michael Braungart. Und nach diesem Prinzip hat Globetrotter den neu eröffneten Re:Think Store in Bonn gestaltet und zu 93,91% (massenbilanzieller Materialvergleich) gebrauchte und vorhandene Materialien vom Vormieter oder ungenutztes Inventar aus dem Globetrotter-Lager genutzt. Welche positiven Auswirkungen das auf den Fußabdruck, aber auch die gesundheitliche Qualität des Ladens hat, erfahrt ihr in dieser brandneuen Episode von „Neue Horizonte“, dem Podcast für Nachhaltigkeit in der Outdoor-Branche bei Globetrotter. Im Studio begrüßen wir Markus Diem und Victor Hasselbring von EPEA (Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency), die den Prozess von Anfang an wissenschaftlich begleitet haben. Wir wünschen viele spannende Erkenntnisse beim Zuhören.

Relevante Links:

C2C zertifizierte Produkte aus allen Bereichen findet ihr hier: Home - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (c2ccertified.org)C2C-zertifizierte Produkte aus dem Baubereich findet ihr gesammelt auf dieser Website: Building Material Scout (building-material-scout.com)

Generell gute Informationen zu Ressourcenpässen im Gebäudebereich findet ihr hier: BAMB - Buildings As Material Banks (BAMB2020) - BAMBDie Datenbank, die für die Ökobilanzieurng verwendt wird, ist die ÖKOBAU.DAT, welche auf Bauprodukte spezialisiert ist. Suche | Datenbank | ÖKOBAUDAT (oekobaudat.de) Mit diesem Tool lassen sich zukünftig Ressourcenpässe während des Planungsprozesses selbst durch die Planenden erstellen: EPEA kooperiert mit Start-up everwave - EPEA