In this episode I am joined by Libby Sommer, an independent consultant working on sustainability in the apparel industry.
Libby and I discuss:
- Libby’s background and early career
- Her work on sustainability and life cycle assessments in the apparel industry
- Working with start-ups
- Drivers of innovation
- How sustainability focus areas have evolved over the years
- The environmental and human costs of textile waste
- Biodegradation and recycling of textiles
- Reducing and mitigating environmental emissions
- The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4)
- A4’s links with SETAC and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) initiative
Libby’s website: Libby Sommer
Biomimicry Institute Design4Transformation initiative: Resources
Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) website: Home — Safer Alternatives
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