The speaker emphasizes the need to question everything and take responsibility for one's actions as a business leader to protect the environment. They discuss the impact of the fashion industry on people and the planet, and stress the importance of legislation, technical solutions, and reconnecting with nature for systemic change.
From the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Designer Amy Powney explores the fashion industry's brutal impact on the environment and human health, modeling what ethical, planet-friendly clothing can look like — and inviting us all to think beyond the label. After the talk, Modupe dives into a whole category of fashion that we can all do without.