Episode 15: Future of Fashion with Lilian Liu / Futerra
This week we have on Lilian Liu. She is a Sustainability Strategist at Futerra. We’ll discuss environmental issues in the fashion industry. Lilian brings a different perspective of the fashion industry from last weeks episode with Kelly Burton. Lilian has had a variety of experiences in the fashion industry from working on Sustainable Development Goals at the UN to working with a NGO on textile waste in China.
Stay tuned until the end of some career tips.
Main Topics of Episode:
How fashion brands can reduce their impact
What would a circular fashion economy look like?
Recycled materials and fabrics
The use of Hemp in Clothing
Clothing sustainability certifications
Interesting Facts: Clothing lifecycle is 1-2 years and only 1% of clothes today get recycled.
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You can find Lilian on Linkedin and instagram at @lilianliu and check out wearefuterra.com or @Futerra on IG to learn more about Futerra's work and the impact they are making.
