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In this episode, we chat about the main dilemmas and arguments facing consumers on whether we should be supporting conventional cotton and how high our willingness to pay for conventional cotton really should be. This is a shorter episode so feel free to take a listen!
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https://cottonaustralia.com.au/the-cotton-plant

https://www.the-sustainable-fashion-collective.com/2014/12/12/how-is-cotton-made-why-bad/

https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/fact-sheet-nonylphenols-and-nonylphenol-ethoxylates#what

https://www.greenpeace.org/international/publication/6889/toxic-threads-the-big-fashion-stitch-up/

https://www.the-sustainable-fashion-collective.com/2014/09/05/why-should-we-wear-organic-fabric-saves-lives/

https://organiccotton.org/oc/Cotton-general/Impact-of-cotton/Risk-of-cotton-farming.php

https://www.the-sustainable-fashion-collective.com/2017/02/27/environmental-ethical-issues-production-natural-fabrics-fibres/

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/themes/materials-and-innovation/organic-cotton/

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/organic-standards

https://cottonaustralia.com.au/organic-cotton

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/organic-farming-how-to-get-certification-and-apply-for-funding#what-counts-as-organic-farming

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In today's episode, I am excited to share everything I have learned about the synthetic fabrics in our clothes like polyester, lycra, nylon, and more.
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https://www.the-sustainable-fashion-collective.com/2017/04/11/synthetic-materials-environment/

https://www.manrepeller.com/2016/06/sustainable-fashion-materials.html

https://www.peacefuldumpling.com/why-polyester-production-damages-the-environment

https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/oct/27/toxic-plastic-synthetic-microscopic-oceans-microbeads-microfibers-food-chain

https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2013-04/view_features/second-chance/

https://connect.lycra.com/en/News-and-Video/Blog/2018/01/LYCRA-T400-fiber-with-EcoMade-Technology-press-release

https://www.lycra.com/en/Sustainability

https://www.tortoiseandladygrey.com/2016/02/01/environmental-impacts-nylon/

https://www.trustedclothes.com/blog/2016/04/21/ethical-fabrics-to-consider-the-ugly-draft/

https://superegoworld.com/blogs/the-world/the-dangers-of-synthetic-fibers-and-fabrics-on-the-environment

https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/microfibers-may-be-small-theyre-enormous-problem.html

https://goodonyou.eco/most-sustainable-fabrics/

https://goodonyou.eco/material-guide-polyester-2/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/20/microfibers-plastic-pollution-oceans-patagonia-synthetic-clothes-microbeads

https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/how-sustainable-is-recycled-polyester/2018111540000

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Today I welcome you to my podcast. I share information on the sustainability of vegan leather vs. natural leather and different types of vegan and natural leather (and how they are produced). Follow me and comment on @sustainabilityofpodcast to share your ideas for future episodes!
** One correction: when I say polyurethane, I mean polyethylene!

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Here are the links I used to help create the content:

https://apparelinsider.com/higg-materials-sustainability-index-updated/

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/themes/materials-and-innovation/vegetarian-leather/

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/themes/measuring-our-impact/

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/sustainability-timeline/

https://mahileather.com/blogs/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-vegan-leather

http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/197623/icode/

https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/deforestation-and-forest-degradation

http://orangefiber.it/en/

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/vegan-leather-vs-animal-leather

https://bestleather.org/leather-tanning/

https://ecocult.com/if-there-are-so-many-great-vegan-alternatives-to-leather-why-dont-ethical-brands-use-them/

https://www.lifegate.com/people/lifestyle/muskin-leather-mushrooms

https://boltthreads.com/technology/mylo/

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-vegan-leather-alternatives

https://www.inc.com/magazine/201804/alden-wicker/prototype-modern-meadow-lab-grown-leather.html

https://goodonyou.eco/is-leather-a-by-product-of-the-meat-industry

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Recycled leather seems like a foreign concept but a perfect solution to the lack of sustainability of vegan leather and ethics of virgin leather- why aren't more brands using it?
Kathleen and I dive deep to learn about what the recycled leather supply chain means and how she founded her brand, Opus Mind, off of the material.
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Website: https://opusmind.com/
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Ever wondered how our clothes got their color? Listen to this episode and expect to be surprised (if your jaw isn't on the floor). Below I have included some timestamps to refer to if you want to re-listen to one part. I've also included all my sources below- check them out to learn more in-depth information.
Timestamps
Environmental Effects: 10:15

• Water Scarcity: 12:04
• Air Pollution: 14:09
• Water Pollution: 15:10

Health Effects: 18:29

Azo Dyes: 20:45

Alternatives to toxic dyeing practices: 23:49
Sources
Chequer, Farah Maria Drumond, et al. “Textile Dyes: Dyeing Process and Environmental Impact.” Eco-Friendly Textile Dyeing and Finishing, 16 Jan. 2013, pp. 151–176., doi:10.5772/53659.

Hassaan, Mohamed A., and Ahmed El Nemr. “Health and Environmental Impacts of Dyes: Mini Review.” American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, vol. 1, no. 3, 18 May 2017, pp. 64–67., doi:10.11648/j.ajese.20170103.11.

“Italy's Largest Fashion Supply Chain Pledges to Detox Hazardous Chemicals.” Greenpeace International, 11 Feb. 2016, www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/7444/italys-largest-fashion-supply-chain-pledges-to-detox-hazardous-chemicals/.

Kant, Rita. “Textile Dyeing Industry an Environmental Hazard.” Natural Science, vol. 04, no. 01, 14 Jan. 2012, pp. 22–26., doi:10.4236/ns.2012.41004.

Malik, Abdul, and Sana Khan. “Environmental and Health Effects of Textile Industry Wastewater.” Environmental Deterioration and Human Health: Natural and Anthropogenic Determinants, 8 Dec. 2013, pp. 55–71., doi:10.1007/978-94-007-7890-0_4.

Mani, Sujata, and Ram Naresh Bharagava. “Textile Industry Wastewater: Environmental and Health Hazards and Treatment Approaches.” Recent Advances in Environmental Management, Nov. 2018, pp. 47–69., doi:10.1201/9781351011259-3.

Manzoor, Javid, and Manoj Sharma. “Impact of Textile Dyes on Human Health and Environment.” Advances in Human Services and Public Health, Jan. 2020, pp. 162–169., doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-0311-9.ch008.

Mondal, M., et al. “Environmental Stresses From Dye Factories: A Case Study at Nadia, West Bengal .” International Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 6, no. 4, Jan. 2016, pp. 467–471., doi:10.6088/ijes.6052.

“A Monstrous Mess: Toxic Water Pollution in China.” Greenpeace International, 23 Jan. 2014, www.greenpeace.org/international/story/6846/a-monstrous-mess-toxic-water-pollution-in-china/.

Ranson, Beth. “The True Cost of Colour: The Impact of Textile Dyes on Water Systems.” Fashion Revolution, 14 Feb. 2020, www.fashionrevolution.org/the-true-cost-of-colour-the-impact-of-textile-dyes-on-water-systems/.

Rossini, Aurélie. “Water First. Fashion Second.” Fashion Revolution, 10 Feb. 2020, www.fashionrevolution.org/water-first-fashion-second/.

Sivaram, N. M., et al. “Toxic Waste From Textile Industries.” Energy from Toxic Organic Waste for Heat and Power Generation, Nov. 2018, pp. 43–54. ResearchGate, doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102528-4.00004-3.

Wheeler, Melissa. “The Future of Denim, Part #3: Waste Not; Water Not - Innovation.” Fashion Revolution, 12 July 2019, www.fashionrevolution.org/the-future-of-denim-part-3-waste-not-water-not-innovation/.

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