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Source of GoodWastewater, Denim, and Doing the Impossible with Elevate Textiles and WranglerOur guest turned a teenage passion for chemistry and the outdoors into a 30-year career in sustainable manufacturing. Today, Jimmy Summers, Chief Sustainability Officer at Elevate Textiles, talks about circularity, the wonders of wastewater management, and that one time he proved all the skeptics wrong. To learn more about Elevate Textiles, visit www.elevatetextiles.com Check out Wrangler and Cone Denim’s collaboration: www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Accelerating-Circularity-Straight-Fit-Jean/8060006064Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals express...2025-07-1520 minSource of GoodFrom Tailors to Global Trailblazers: Talking Climate Action with Hirdaramani and ASICSIn this episode, Nikhil Hirdaramani, director at Hirdaramani Group, talks about his family’s fourth-generation apparel manufacturing company – the first in Sri Lanka with approved science-based targets for greenhouse gas reduction. Hirdaramani Group's long-term commitment to sustainability includes significant investments in renewable energy, innovative partnerships with global brands like ASICS, and a groundbreaking Future First Sustainability Roadmap.To learn more about Hirdaramani Group, visit hirdaramani.comCheck out ASICS’ climate initiatives at www.asics.com/mk/sustainability/carbonfootprintProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinio...2025-07-0117 minSource of GoodFactories, Footprints, and the Future of Clean Energy with Ren EnergyTo decarbonize the consumer goods industry, production must switch to renewables, fast. But for companies whose supply chains span the globe, multiple factors make this transition a challenge. That’s why Eric Jen founded Ren Energy, a powerful platform that helps companies plan, procure, and monitor to help scale renewables, even in the most complex markets. How? Stay tuned. To learn more about Ren Energy, visit www.ren.incRead the full story of Nike’s supply chain energy transformation with Ren Energy: https://www.ren.inc/blogs/nike---scope-3-decarbonization Produce...2025-06-1718 minSource of GoodThe Secret Power of Product Labels with ITLWhat do you look for on a product label? Usually, price, materials, size, care instructions…but what if labels could tell us more? In this episode, Hayley Solomon, Group Brand & Marketing Director at ITL, explains how labels can unlock a deeper level of transparency that helps decarbonize the consumer goods industry. To learn more about ITL, visit www.itl-group.comFind some of ITL’s sustainable labels here: www.dunnesstores.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of th...2025-06-0317 minSource of GoodSustainability in the Bag with Tapestry and CoachJessie Wasser, Manager of Sustainability & ESG at Tapestry—the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman— shares how the company’s “Fabric of Change” strategy is transforming supply chains, scaling decarbonization, and embedding sustainability into every stitch. To learn more about Tapestry, visit www.tapestry.comCheck out Coach’s Brooklyn Bag here: https://www.coach.com/products/brooklyn-shoulder-bag-28/CU068-B4PUB.html Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessa...2025-05-2017 minSource of GoodInsulation with Intention: PrimaLoft and Patagonia Take on the Cold“There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes,” says our guest today, Erika Enquist. She is the Senior Manager of Global Quality and Sustainability at PrimaLoft – a producer of high-performance insulation. Erika shares how they’re helping people stay warm in all conditions without relying on PFAS (aka forever chemicals), all while drastically reducing carbon emissions. Listen to hear how PrimaLoft is protecting people from the elements without harming the planet.To learn more about PrimaLoft, visit www.primaloft.comCheck out the Patagonia Nano Puff Vest with PrimaLoft insulation here: www.pata...2025-05-0613 minSource of GoodCan Consumer Goods Decarbonize? with Lewis Perkins and AiiThere is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in consumer goods production. But how — and when? In Season 2, we’re examining supply chain decarbonization, beginning with an expert in the field. Lewis Perkins is the President of the Apparel Impact Institute and he's on a mission to transform the industry with proven carbon-reduction solutions. Lewis joined us to share why Aii teamed up with Cascale to build an Industry Decarbonization Roadmap— and how it will catalyze a 45% GHG reduction by 2030.To learn more about Apparel Impact Institute, visit apparelimpact.orgTo learn...2025-04-2223 minSource of GoodSource of Good Season 2First episode of season 2 comes out on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd.Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1802 minSource of GoodStitching Tech and Transparency with Nobody’s Child and FabacusWhat if a quick scan of a QR code could answer every question you had about a product? At the women’s clothing brand Nobody’s Child, they’ve implemented that very technology. It’s all part of a revolution in the way consumers interact with products. At the helm is Andrew Xeni, founder & chairman of Nobody’s Child, founder & CEO of Fabacus, and our guest today. To learn more about Nobody’s Child visit nobodyschild.comTo learn more about Fabacus, visit fabacus.comCheck out that pair of Nobody’s Child leopard...2025-02-2514 minSource of GoodStretch Goals: Yoga Pants Made From Corn with LYCRA®For more than 60 years, LYCRA® has kept us comfortable with its iconic stretch fabric. But now, the manufacturer is reinventing its material with an unexpected ingredient: corn. Yes, corn! In this episode, Jean Hegedus, Director Of Sustainability at The LYCRA Company, explains how using dent corn can yield a more sustainable, bio-derived version of their legendary material—without sacrificing performance or comfort.To learn more about The LYCRA Company's sustainability initiatives, visit www.lycra.com/sustainabilityCheck out a pair of Lululemon yoga pants made from LYCRA® at www.lululemon.comPr...2025-02-1111 minSource of GoodA Circular Economy Sofa with DunelmWould you throw away a whole sofa because of one stain? Sometimes we have to, but those giant pieces of furniture wreak havoc on landfills. That's why Dunelm designed its Full Circle Sofa with modular pieces that can be swapped out, repaired, and even recycled. Lisa Ly, Senior Sustainability Manager at Dunelm, one of the UK's largest home furnishings retailers, explains this and other groundbreaking initiatives in its "Good and Circular" approach.To learn more about Dunelm, visit www.dunelm.comCheck out Dunelm’s line of Full Circle Sofas: www.dunelm.com/ca...2025-01-2812 minSource of GoodThe Power of Eucalyptus with Sappi VerveDid you know that eucalyptus trees grow more than six feet in a single year? It’s true! This is one reason why Sappi Verve uses eucalyptus to manufacture dissolving pulp, which becomes viscose. On today’s episode, Krelyne Andrew, Sappi Verve’s General Manager of Sustainability, explains how eucalyptus can help make more sustainable products.To learn more about Sappi Verve, visit www.sappi.com/the-spirit-of-verveCheck out Gerber Childrenswear’s line of clothes made of sustainable viscose here: https://www.gerberchildrenswear.com/collections/our-softest-editProduced by Cascale and Hueman G...2025-01-1413 minSource of GoodFrom Farm to Closet: the Icon Coat by Eileen FisherThe timeless style Eileen Fisher is known for isn’t just a product of its creative design. It’s also linked to the brand’s sustainable sourcing and practices. In this episode, Susan Scow, Sustainability Specialist at Eileen Fisher, breaks down the steps to produce one iconic piece. To learn more about Eileen Fisher’s Icon Coat, visit: eileenfisher.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Gr...2024-12-1714 minSource of GoodHow To Make Clothes From Wood with Lenzing and ReformationTrees are more than just bark, branches and leaves. They contain a secret ingredient that is critical to a more sustainable fashion industry. In this episode, Thomas Matiz, Product Sustainability Specialist at Lenzing Group, takes us into a fairy tale world where responsibly managed forests become fabric. Except, it’s not magic. It’s science. To learn more about Lenzing visit lenzing.com Check out Reformation’s line of TENCEL-based clothing at thereformation.com/collections/tencelProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podca...2024-12-0314 minSource of GoodCan Sneakers Be Carbon-Neutral? with Brooks RunningIf you’re a runner, you probably know about Brooks Running’s legendary Ghost sneaker. In this episode, Gabriel Mens, Sustainability Manager at Brooks Running, walks – or should I say runs - us through the process of building a truly sustainable shoe. To learn more about Brooks Runnings, visit www.brooksrunning.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See aca...2024-11-1214 minSource of GoodTurning Trash Into Treasure with Recover and PrimarkMaking clothes out of recycled cotton may sound like a new idea, but Recover has been doing it for 75 years. Based in southeastern Spain, the textile company is a leading expert in turning old clothes and industrial waste into new garments. In this episode, Orsolya Janossy, Recover’s Senior Sustainability Manager, breaks down Recover's process, the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and why clothes made from recycled materials just makes sense.To learn more about Recover, visit recoverfiber.comCheck out Recover’s collaboration with Primark here: recoverfiber.com/collaborations/primark2024-10-2916 minSource of GoodThe Factory for the Future with CIEL Textile and Levi’sHow does a clothing factory become a force for positive change? In this episode, we explore CIEL Textile’s AQUARELLE Samudra facility, a sun-drenched building powered by renewable energy surrounded by low-impact landscaping and boasting programs that foster a vibrant workforce. Listen as Sarbajit Ghose, Asia Executive Director of CIEL Textile, shares their innovative and sustainable approach to manufacturing.To learn more about CIEL Textile, visit cieltextile.comCheck out Levi’s Classic Western Shirt hereProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed duri...2024-10-1516 minSource of GoodFrom Climbing Glaciers To Saving Them: The Rick Ridgeway StoryWe kick off our first season with a true legend: mountaineer, environmentalist, writer, filmmaker and Cascale co-founder, Rick Ridgeway. In this episode, Rick recounts how his breathtaking adventures on the world’s highest peaks ignited a lifelong commitment to sustainability. He takes us behind-the-scenes on the creation of Cascale and the Higg Index tools.Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2024-10-0124 minSource of GoodIntroducing: Source of GoodWe go beyond the label of your favorite products to show you all the ingenious ways they are being made better for the environment, better for people, and better for our future. In each episode, you’ll hear brands and manufacturers break down how they’re making their products more sustainably.Source of Good is a co-production of award-winning producer Hueman Group Media and Cascale, global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0901 min