Untangling sustainability in the apparel industry - Libby Sommer

from Chemical Journeys · host Chris Hughes

In this episode I am joined by Libby Sommer, an independent consultant working on sustainability in the apparel industry. Libby and I discuss:Libby’s background and early careerHer work on sustainability and life cycle assessments in the apparel industryWorking with start-upsDrivers of innovationHow sustainability focus areas have evolved over the yearsThe environmental and human costs of textile wasteBiodegradation and recycling of textilesReducing and mitigating environmental emissionsThe Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4)A4’s links with SETAC and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) initiativeLibby’s website: Libby SommerBiomimicry Institute Design4Transformation initiative: ResourcesAssociation for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) website: Home — Safer AlternativesVisit my website for more content and insights www.embarkchemical.com

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