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#9 Perfume made from recycled textiles, Fast Fashion and the EPR ft. Re-Fresh Global
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In this episode of the BioCircular Loop podcast, Melina Gerdts interviews Viktoria Kanar, CEO of Refresh Global, a startup focused on innovative textile recycling. They discuss the challenges of textile waste management, the impact of fast fashion, and the upcoming EU Waste Framework Directive. Viktoria shares the founding story of Refresh Global, the technology behind their SmartUp system, and the potential applications of their recycled materials. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving a circular economy and the need for regulatory changes to drive sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Useful links:
- Fast fashion effects on the environment: https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/
- Sustainable fashion inn the EU: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/reset-trend/how-eu-making-fashion-sustainable_en
- EPR Regulation across EU countries: https://deutsche-recycling.com/blog/comparing-epr-regulations-europe/
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