Ep. 4 Redressing Fashion: Tackling Fashion's Waste w/ Nissa Cornish

In this episode of The Conscious Cut, we speak with Nissa Cornish, a former model turned sustainability advocate and Executive Director at Redress, Hong Kong’s leading sustainable fashion nonprofit. Drawing on her firsthand experience with the fashion industry’s waste problem, Nissa shares how Redress is driving change through initiatives like the Redress Design Award, partnerships with schools and government bodies, and citywide clothing collection systems. We dive into the challenges of recycling complex materials, the importance of educating consumers on sustainable fashion, and efforts to destigmatize secondhand clothing. With Redress Month approaching, featuring clothing drives and volunteer events, learn how you can support circular fashion and reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe.Nissa Cornish is Executive Director at Redress Hong Kong.Thank you for listening!