It may be hard to know the exact extent of textile waste produced by the fashion industry but there’s no doubt that it’s an issue of great concern.Why do so many businesses discard excessive quantities of unused materials and what can be done about it?Listen in to the insightful discussion with Christina Dean, Founder and CEO of The R Collective, as well as Founder and Chair of Redress. Companies born out of Christina’s desire to reduce waste by rescuing unwanted textiles from landfills and incineration.Hear how the social impact business, The R Collective is turning unwanted, luxury fabrics into desirable fashion, and how Redress provides invaluable, educational resources to further a circular economy.Learn more about The R Collective at https://thercollective.com/ and Redress and circular design at https://www.redress.com.hk/We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to download, follow, and invite your friends for a listen.Connect with my sustainable fashion network on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sebastianvolneyFollow our Instagram page for news and vacancies in responsible fashion www.instagram.com/jaymesbyrontalentWe’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen. Connect with me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sebastianvolneyFollow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/jaymesbyrontalentFollow us for jobs and news in sustainable fashion at https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymesbyrontalent/

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