With shops closed, orders cancelled and factories shut, the whole textile world has come to a standstill. COVID19 has brought an unexpected halt to the familiar production and consumption patterns, and offers an opportunity to reflect on how a

Textile Mountain: The Afterlife of our Clothes

May 28th, 2020 38m 48s

Europeans throw away 2 million tonnes of textiles each year. But do we really know what happens to our clothing when we donate them to charity shops and textile recycling banks?Episode 3 looks at the ‘afterlife’ of our clothes, the effects

Love your Wardrobe: Care More, Buy Less

May 8th, 2020 50m 50s

For decades, the culture of fast fashion has promoted irresponsible consumption patterns that lead to huge amounts of waste.The current pandemic has put an abrupt halt to our consumption habits. Without the option to rush out and buy new cl

SDGs, Fashion & Waste: An industry with the potential to save the planet?

May 7th, 2020 44m 57s

More clothing is being produced, consumed, and thrown away than ever before. This is putting immense pressure on both people and our planet. At the same time, the textile industry will have a major role to play in ensuring the SDGs are realised

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