EPISODE · Feb 27, 2024 · 32 MIN
Wear Not, Waste Not
from Cornell Keynotes · host Nicholas Phillips, Juan Hinestroza
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 wasteMicrofiber pollutionFast fashion’s global effectProcess and growth of polyester productionDisposal and recycling challengesConsumer awareness among younger generationsCorporate and customer responsibilityGreenwashing and sustainability claimsSustainable fabricsPolyester upcyclingDid you enjoy this episode? Watch the full Keynote. Learn about fashion trends, forecasting, product development, production planning, distribution and more in the Fashion Design Management certificate program from eCornell. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
What this episode covers
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.
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