Podcast - “Green is the new black”

Featured in “For the Penguins” podcast, for a special episode on “sustainable fashion”

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Extracts from the episode for the “For the Penguins” podcast.

Podcast description
In the latest episode of For the Penguins, we have the pleasure of interviewing Hester Vanacker, a durability officer at Kering, one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. She is also a researcher who is passionate about finding ways to make the fashion industry more sustainable.

In this episode, we will be delving into our guest's experiences and insights on the topic of sustainable fashion. We will discuss her work at Kering, where she leads the company's efforts to increase the durability and lifespan of their products, reducing waste and promoting more sustainable practices.

We will also explore her scientific research on how fashion companies and consumers can become more sustainable, including the use of more sustainable materials and reducing waste. Our guest will share some fascinating insights into the current state of the fashion industry and what needs to be done to make it more sustainable.

In addition, we will hear about her recent trip to Ghana, where she witnessed firsthand how they are dealing with the huge amount of wasted clothes that come from the US. We will learn about the innovative up-cycling techniques that are being used to turn this waste into new and useful products.

Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the future of fashion, this is an episode you won't want to miss!