Discover how fashion can advance circular systems with the Upstream Circularity podcast produced by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a non-profit organisation that ...
Episode 1 – Textile Waste Segregation and Traceability
How can fashion move beyond waste and unlock new value in discarded materials? In this episode of Upstream Circularity, we take a deep dive into textile waste segregation and traceability - the first steps in building a circular supply chain. Faith Robinson is joined by Marina Chahboune, Founder of Closed Loop Fashion, and Nin Castle, Co-founder of Reverse Resources, to uncover how post-industrial textile waste can be identified, sorted, and reintegrated into new production cycles. Together, they explore the hidden complexities of textile waste management, from the challenges of tracking waste streams to the opportunities of digital traceability. This episode starts to explore the often-overlooked role of waste handlers and provides an introduction to making circular supply chains a reality. Tune in to discover how small shifts in mindset and infrastructure can significantly advance textile-to-textile recycling.
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Welcome to Upstream Circularity
Discover how fashion can lead the way towards circularity with Upstream Circularity, a podcast produced by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a non-profit organisation that fosters industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion to accelerate impact. Across three upcoming episodes, host Faith Robinson speaks with industry experts working at the beginning, or upstream, of the fashion value chain to uncover practical insights for transforming waste into new resources. Rooted in the findings of The Upstream Circularity Playbook, this series breaks down real-world case studies and explores the technical innovations and systemic shifts needed to scale textile-to-textile recycling. In this introductory episode, Federica Marchionni, CEO, GFA, sets the stage for the series, breaking down the current state of circularity, the key challenges preventing large-scale implementation, and the solutions - driven by Global Fashion Agenda - already driving change in the industry. Tune in to explore how we can reimagine waste and accelerate circularity in fashion.
Learn more at www.globalfashionagenda.org
Discover how fashion can advance circular systems with the Upstream Circularity podcast produced by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a non-profit organisation that fosters industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion to accelerate impact. This three-part series unpacks The Upstream Circularity Playbook - exploring the technical innovations, systemic shifts, and real-world solutions shaping the future of textile recycling. Faith Robinson, Head of Content at GFA, hosts in-depth conversations with leading experts, to demystify how waste can be transformed into new resources, offering practical guidance for brands, manufacturers, policymakers, and innovators alike. From critical learnings to collaborative solutions, this series serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to contribute to a just, scalable, and more circular fashion industry.
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