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:

1. How fashion brands can reduce their impact
2. What would a circular fashion economy look like?
3.  Recycled materials and fabrics
4. The use of Hemp in Clothing
5. 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. 

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