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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2021 · 29 MIN

The Human Cost of Recycled Cotton

from Craftsmanship · host Craftsmanship Initiative

Everyone in the fashion world wants to find a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way to make cotton clothes — or a benign (and comfy) alternative. Some are on the brink of succeeding. But almost no one understands these innovations’ social costs."The Human Cost of Recycled Cotton," written and narrated by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising.Editor’s note: This story was updated from the original by the author for re-release in our Fall 2021 issue.Written by ALDEN WICKERIntroduction by CHRIS EGUSANarrated by ALDEN WICKERProduced by CHRIS EGUSAMusic by MIKE SNOWDEN

Everyone in the fashion world wants to find a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way to make cotton clothes — or a benign (and comfy) alternative. Some are on the brink of succeeding. But almost no one understands these innovations’ social costs. "The Human Cost of Recycled Cotton," written and narrated by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stor...

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