Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: What You Need To Know With Britt Howard
Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: What You Need To Know With Britt Howard
Sustainability In The Fashion Industry: What You Need To Know With Britt Howard
Many are caught unaware of the myriad of sustainability issues facing the fashion industry. What we need is creative problem solving and direct engagement with the community. Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Britt Howard, the Founder and Creative Director at Portland Garment Factory (PGF).
Immerse yourself in the conversation as Britt shares with Corinna the various initiatives she’s taken to tackle sustainability head-on. For one, she supports the shelter next door, which houses over 60 homeless women. PGF recycles cut-out fabric and other waste materials to make masks, lap blankets, and pillowcases for them. Listen to this episode and discover what you can do to practice sustainability in your personal life!
About Guest:
Britt Howard is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who combines creative problem solving and a down-to-earth approach to make the work Portland Garment Factory is known for. PGF is an award-winning, zero-waste, B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified full-service factory that bridges design and production to create experiential marketing installations, soft sculpture, high-end custom garments, and more. Britt is involved in social infrastructure and community aid and sits on the boards of Business for a Better Portland and the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art, where she directly engages with community issues.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-howard-056281119/
Website: https://www.portlandgarmentfactory.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/britt.howard.3
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Show Notes (RAW):
00:02:00: Sustainability Issues In The Fashion Industry
00:07:33: The Fire That Burned The Business Down
00:12:29: Heirloom Fashion
00:17:15: Mood-Based Dressing
00:21:32: Naked Lady Party
00:28:08: Creating Swag Items
00:32:13: Helping With Rainwater Runoff
00:39:51: The Trick When Air-drying Clothes
00:41:26: Final Questions
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Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration
Environmental and social issues can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when we try to tackle solutions on our own. That’s why it’s important to collaborate with other optimistic activists on sustainable strategies. When we join the movement together and break down complex practices, we can make profound changes. By focusing on collective movements over the long-term, our social impact makes our communities better. And eventually, our work becomes a beacon of hope for the entire world. Welcome to Care More Be Better. This show amplifies voices and solutions to regenerate our planet and social systems. Each week, we invite you on a journey to work through the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for all. Move from interest to action and turn your curiosity about regenerative living into actions that are part of the solution.Listen to stories from inspired individuals, ecologically responsible entrepreneurs, and conscious companies. These global agents create positive impacts around the globe. From pay-it-forward marketers to not-for-profits and community change makers, the stories get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race. Become part of the regeneration by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and the economy. Tune in to understand the most important issues and aspects of the present time. Hear experiences from the front lines of social policies and political struggles. Feel enlightened by conversations about health, wellness, and mindfulness. Discover valuable entrepreneurship and business strategies. Hone your communication and leadership skills. This is your tool in building a better tomorrow, free of corporate influence. This podcast is the passion project and brainchild of Corinna Bellizzi, a cause-marketer and activist who seeks to live well by doing good.A natural products industry executive, Corinna helped develop and grow several responsible brands. As the sales, marketing and education leader at Nordic Naturals, she unseated Carlson Labs and captured 40% market share. She led the establishment of the industry-leading algae omega-3 company orlonutrition.com. Plus, she reinvigorated legacy brands, SuperNutrition and Twinlab Corporation and founded Draco Natural Products’ international sales division. With these incredible achievements, Corinna currently focuses her efforts on regenerative solutions for global social and environmental problems, even creating carbon-negative nutrition solutions through her work with Orlo Nutrition.Corinna’s colorful career and exceptional experiences fill this show with life-changing conversations. Beyond elevating business ventures and earning massive profits, she exemplifies how to deliver genuine value, achieve bigger things, and pursue significant change.This podcast encourages listeners to become something more amid the challenges of today’s fast-paced and complicated world. By looking inward, you can impact people and the entire planet. True change starts with you and now you have a place to start. Inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to a hopeful future. As the acclaimed author puts it: “global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” We are interconnected and it’s time to take meaningful steps, together.It’s game on for humankind! Care More Be Better invites you to vote with your dollars, find your passion, take action for the planet, and inspire others to join you. One meaningful conversation at a time, we're building a brighter future where everyone feels joyous and loved, true equality becomes the norm, and communities around the globe regenerate our planet. It’s time to rethink how we live to reverse climate change. Find out how to unleash your inner activist today: https://caremorebebetter.com/.Join Podchaser to...
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