Is The Outdoor Industry Leading When It Comes To Sustainability? Plus: This Week In Greenwashing!
Description
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about the latest sustainability topics to come out of the outdoor industry.
Sophie joins Colin & Producer Dave to share her insights on the recent upcycling and recommerce initiatives from various outdoor brands. The episode also delves into the implications of new legislation in California, SB707, which holds producers accountable for their textile waste. They also discuss Sophie's coverage of the Trashie program, which aims to tackle fashion waste while raising questions about consumer behavior and responsibility.
Lastly they wrap things up with another edition of This Week In Greenwashing!
Chapters:
- 02:27 - Exploring Upcycling and Recommerce
- 14:00 - California's New Textile Legislation
- 23:52 - Understanding the 'Trashy' Take Back Program
- 34:07 - This Week in Greenwashing
Hurricane Helene Relief Links:
- Fuel Goods
- GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
- Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
- East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund
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