TED Talks Daily How to fix fashion and protect the planet | Amy Powney
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Oct 6, 2023 Amy Powney, a visionary fashion designer, shines a light on the dark side of the fashion industry and its environmental toll. She urges a shift towards sustainability, urging listeners to rethink their clothing choices. Powney highlights the exploitation of workers and the importance of ethical sourcing. She champions a circular fashion model, emphasizing that our connection to clothing should extend beyond mere labels. This conversation invites us all to join in protecting the planet while still enjoying fashion.
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Off-Grid Upbringing
- Amy Powney grew up off-grid in Northern England, where her parents were local food farmers.
- This upbringing gave her an innate understanding of where things come from and a unique perspective on sustainability.
Field to Fashion
- Fashion, like food, originates from natural resources (worms, animals, agriculture, forestry, or fossil fuels).
- Polyester, the most common fabric, is derived from crude oil, linking clothing to fossil fuel consumption.
Polyester's Impact
- A polyester dress exemplifies the environmental impact of clothing: fossil fuel use, plastic pollution, and landfill waste.
- It contributes to climate change during production and releases microplastics when washed.