Wear Not, Waste Not

Americans possess five times more clothing today than they did 40 years ago. Most of these garments arrive in landfills after a few wears. Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q. Morgan ’60 Professor of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at the Cornell University College of Human Ecology, joins host Nicholas Phillips to discuss the environmental effects and how polyester upcycling can minimize the impact.

An episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, hosted by Nicholas Phillips, Juan Hinestroza, titled "Wear Not, Waste Not" was published on February 27, 2024 and runs 32 minutes.

February 27, 2024 ·32m · Cornell Keynotes

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In a world of fast fashion and blink-and-miss-it trends, textile waste is growing exponentially—to the detriment of the environment and our ability to live within it. Researchers at Cornell University, including Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q. Morgan ’60 Professor of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at the College of Human Ecology, are working to prevent clothes from reaching landfills by upcycling polyester for new products.

Hinestroza explores the problem and this innovative solution with host Nicholas Phillips in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell.

Tune in for insights on:

Environmental impacts of textile waste
Microfiber pollution
Fast fashion’s global effect
Process and growth of polyester production
Disposal and recycling challenges
Consumer awareness among younger generations
Corporate and customer responsibility
Greenwashing and sustainability claims
Sustainable fabrics
Polyester upcycling

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