How I Built This with Guy Raz Threading the future of circular fashion with Peter Majeranowski of Circ
52 snips
Sep 7, 2023 Peter Majeranowski, the founder of Circ, is on a mission to revolutionize fashion through sustainable textile recycling. With over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, he reveals cutting-edge technology that converts polycotton back into usable materials. The conversation takes a turn from his military background to entrepreneurial ventures in biofuels, leading to unexpected breakthroughs in fashion. Peter emphasizes the crucial role of brands in driving circular fashion and the industry's urgent need for eco-friendly practices.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Navy Career
- Peter Majeranowski began his career in the Navy in 1998.
- He served on ships during the 9/11 attacks and subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Iraq War Deployment
- Peter Majeranowski was deployed during the Iraq War, contributing to analysis and reconstruction efforts.
- He met General Petraeus and wrote white papers in the Pentagon.
Meeting Hilary Kaprowski
- Peter Majeranowski met Hilary Kaprowski, a family friend and immunologist, who had patented a non-smoking tobacco plant for biofuel.
- This sparked Peter's interest in alternative fuels, leading to the founding of Titan Biosciences (now Circ).