Combating Fast Fashion using Sustainable Cotton with Graham Stewart from Fiber52

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Today we are joined by Graham Stewart the founder of Fiber52 which has a method of dyeing cotton which is significantly more sustainable. 

Graham was born and raised in one of the world's (at the time) largest textile manufacturing towns in the UK. If I caught it correctly he was actually born in one of the factories/warehouses. He went on to spend his life in this industry. 

In today's conversation, he walks us through his background, entrance to sustainability, how he built Fiber52, and then into a lot about what they are doing and other things surrounding the sustainable textile industry. 

Overall, this was a fascinating conversation where I learned so much about an industry I have never explored before. Hopefully, they will grow this technology and make a strong impact on reversing climate change. 

Enjoy the episode and please share it with someone interested in sustainable fashion. 

Topics:

• [10:37 - 13:16] The process of how textiles are traditionally made
• [13:39 - 15:55] How sustainable textiles are made
• [16:37 - 18:59] The business model, transparency across the value chain, challenges, and benefits
• [33:18 - 37:35] Graham's thoughts and comments on Fast Fashion
• [40:16 - 44:19] Getting into the textile space for young professionals and the return of the apprenticeship model

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