EP 14: Let‘s talk Textiles and Environment (Pt 2)

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06/21/21 • 30 min

Last episode, we talked about the problem that the textile industry poses towards the environment and what some companies are doing to change that. The European Union is enacting regulation that will change how manufacturers market clothing and in places like the UK, waste programs are undergoing to meet the fashion waste problem. In this episode, we discuss a UN effort to tackle the textile industry's environmental impact, some of the biggest offender countries and the policies that some countries are using to address the problem of pollution in fashion.

For show notes and references, follow the link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15--_drIKaFJmCsU39VQzsvJGChfDkO4JWDvB0tGS_E4/edit?usp=sharing

Closed caption of transcript available on our YouTube channel.

For show notes and references, follow the link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15--_drIKaFJmCsU39VQzsvJGChfDkO4JWDvB0tGS_E4/edit?usp=sharing

Closed caption of transcript available on our YouTube channel.

Previous Episode

EP 13: Let‘s Talk Textiles and Environment (Pt 1)

We begin our series investigating the connection between large industries and the environment with textiles. According to the UN, the total carbon emissions of the fashion industry account for 10% of global carbon emissions, making it the second most polluting industry after the oil industry. Prepare to explore the history of the textile industry boom, how fast fashion became so popular, the environmental impact, as well as how this affects human health. We also discuss companies that are trying to make a difference, so we can shop better.

For show notes and references, follow the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/166x0LTLMrqXu1MvDpHLTbvuGOQDURtj9ApXDVdszqjA/edit?usp=sharing

Closed caption of transcript available on our YouTube channel.

Next Episode

EP 15: Let‘s Talk Meat and Environment (Pt 1)

Worldwatch Institute data notes that people in industrial countries eat an average of 176 pounds of meat per person. This rising consumption of meat makes the industry one of the greatest contributing factors to global warming and environmental degradation in general. In this week’s episode, the pals are diving into the habits that drive our meat consumption, what meat sources are most sustainable and comparing the environmental benefits of small versus large scale farming.

Follow the link for show notes and references

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17lUNRcK4PlXTIbzSL90bnlOcgOj8HKnMFCfrTworm_4/edit?usp=sharing

Closed caption of transcript available on our YouTube channel.