Is Fast Fashion Killing the Planet?

In this episode, we unpick the problems inherent in fast fashion and explore societal and regulatory responses to creating a more a sustainable industry.  We examine the role of social media in driving consumption, ponder on the gender divide that makes preloved apparel more attractive to women and hear about new EU policies that will move the industry into the circular economy system. 

Host: Dr. Dave Robbins 

Guests:
Gwen Cunningham, Lead for Circularity and Sustainability at NCAD and Co-founder of World Circular Textiles Day

Laura de Barra, Author of “Gaff Goddess” and “Décor Galore”

Mary Fleming, founder of Change Clothes Crumlin a community based clothing reuse hub in Dublin 12.

Jo Linehan, Editor of Monthly Climate Supplement with Sunday Times, Sustainability Journalist and Host of Futurist Podcast

This podcast contains audio from a panel discussion that took place at IMMA’s Earth Rising Festival 2023.