The podcast episodes discuss the issue of textile waste, particularly driven by the rise of fast fashion and online shopping and returns.
In Episode 55379, the episode delves into the environmental impact of fast fashion and explores the challenges faced by the traditional textile industry in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, including the struggle to sustain pashmina wool production amid climate change and economic pressures.
In Episode 55251, the episode features an interview with Helene Smits, who discusses the immense amount of textile waste generated by the industry and her work in driving circularity in the fashion and textile industry.