Must Listen Podcasts for Purpose Brands
I think you will like these.
There are sooooo many cool podcasts, and we want to listen to them all. But, who has the time? Here are the podcasts that I found most insightful.
Circularity
Textile Waste Segregation and Traceability, March 2025
With all the circular economy buzz happening in fashion right now, this conversation between Marina Chahboune and Nin Castle couldn't be more timely. A great podcast if you want to understand how digital traceability could finally make textile-to-textile recycling work at scale.
Circular Materials: Polycotton Recycling with Kathleen Rademan and Katina Boutis, May 2025
This episode totally changed how I think about textile waste. If you've ever wondered what happens to all those cotton-poly blend clothes we toss, this 42-minute deep dive will blow your mind. The technical innovation happening in circular textiles right now is super exciting!
Chemical Safety
Ben Mead of OEKO-TEX on What Brands Should Be Doing to Mitigate Toxic Chemicals, May 2025
With all the policy chaos happening around tariffs and supply chain regulations, this conversation with Ben Mead couldn't be more timely. He breaks down exactly what brands need to know about navigating toxic chemical regulations across global supply chains. Essential listening if you're trying to make sense of the shifting regulatory landscape.
Human Rights
Human Rights and the True Cost of Fashion - It's Time to Get Real, May 2025
Clare Press doesn't pull any punches in this one. The conversation about modern slavery in fashion supply chains is uncomfortable but absolutely necessary. This 51-minute episode recorded live in Sydney tackles the hard questions about what it would actually mean to build the true cost into fashion pricing.
Sustainability Strategy
B-Corp Month: Gearing Up for Good with Cotopaxi, March 2025
With all the greenwashing skepticism in outdoor retail right now, this conversation with Annie Agle couldn't be more timely. She breaks down exactly what the B-Corp certification process actually requires and how Cotopaxi built sustainability into every department from day one. Essential listening if you're trying to separate authentic purpose-driven brands from the marketing noise.
How one brand is changing what it means to be sustainable (ft Izzie Kalaja & Frankie4 Shoes), June 2025
With all the sustainability marketing noise in fashion right now, this conversation with Izzie Kalaja from Frankie4 couldn't be more refreshing. Give it a listen if you're tired of green marketing fluff and want to hear what responsible business practices look like in reality.
Industry Collaboration
Stepping into Action: Meet the Footwear Collective, June 2025
The footwear industry explores collective action for sustainability in this episode covering materials innovation, supply chain transparency, and environmental impact. From circularity challenges to scaling sustainable materials, it tackles how an industry built on leather and rubber plans to meet climate commitments.
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