Ep 13: Beth Jensen - When Fashion Meets Farming: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Fiber
Update: 2025-05-23
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In this episode, join me and Beth Jensen, Senior Director of Climate and Nature Impact at Textile Exchange, as we delve into an eye-opening discussion about:
- The hidden interconnections between food and fiber systems that farmers understand but industries often miss - from cotton and peanuts grown together to coffee on rubber plantations
- Why the fashion industry's growth model must be reimagined to meet climate goals, and how eliminating virgin fossil-based materials is critical to reducing emissions
- The complex challenge of traceability in textile supply chains and how brands are building direct relationships with producers to support regenerative agriculture
- Avoiding "carbon tunnel vision" by taking a holistic approach to impact that includes biodiversity, soil health, water quality, and social outcomes alongside emissions reduction
October conference: https://textileexchange.org/conference-2025/
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