Guests:Giovanni Palumbo:Specialist in color and textiles in apparel product development - MadewellGiovanni is also an educator at the NY School of DesignTim Voit:Chief Marketing Officer at Thomaston MillsDora Xu:Sustainability Consultant - MetabolicSpecial Edition: Sustainability in TextilesThe most comprehensive discussion on fiber and fabric to date on  SFTS. Our diverse mix of experts represents fashion brands, mills, and upstream production. Their collective insight covers production waste, recycling challenges, brand preferences, and sustainable options. This is one episode that CANNOT be missed!

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Special Edition: Sustainability In Textiles

Guest: Avedis H. Seferian President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accreditated Production (WRAP) Assent Compliance as one of the Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders for 2020Chairman of the Executive Board of the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) and sits on the Impartiality Committees of several audit organizationsAvedis is the undisputed heavyweight champion in the Compliance and Audit space for Footwear and Apparel. In this episode, Avedis gives us an overview of the compliance landscape, and we also talked about the positive evolution of compliance in the face of COVID. This episode is critical for anyone working in or interested in the complex supply chains of apparel and footware 

15. Future Forward Compliance

Guest: Julie VerdugoDirector of Sustainability and Social Impact at Free People, of URBN IncMember of the Fashion Advisory Board at LIM CollegeIn this episode:Julie talks to us about impact, body positivity, sustainability, and circularity at Free People. We discuss the importance of community building and STEM education in the fashion industry. She also talks to us about the unique journey that led her into fashion and corporate social responsibility.List of resources for further learning:The Responsible Company - By Vincent Stanley and Yvon ChouinardInconspicuous Consumption - By Tatiana SchlossbergHBS Course online (Sustainable Business Strategy) - by Prof. Rebecca Henderson

14. Impact & Female Leadership

Guest: Walter BridghamSr. Business Development Manager – Home & Interiors, N. America for Tencel at Lenzing FibersIn this episode:Walter Bridgham talks to us about how to identify, source and use sustainable fibers with an emphasis on Cellulosic fibers made from wood pulp. We also talk about his upcoming panel at TexWorld where he will talk about a Sustainability Toolkit for those who are thinking about greener and cleaner operations! Sources for further learning and thought leadership: Texworld Registration: www.texworldusa.com/registerUN SDG: https://sdgs.un.org/goalsTextile Exchange: https://textileexchange.org/Sustainable Furnishings Council: https://www.sustainablefurnishings.org/Canopy (NGO): https://canopyplanet.org/ Tencel: https://www.tencel.com/

13. Understanding & Sourcing Sustainable Fibers

Guest: Dr. Karen Pearson Chair of Science and Mathematics at FIT & Chair of FIT’s Sustainability Council In this episode:Dr. Pearson is a leading voice in engineering, education, sustainability, and is among the 100 most influential women in STEM. She joins us to talk about FIT&apos;s approach to sustainability and the happy marriage between science and fashion in creating new job opportunities for graduates. This topic is very relevant in a shifting industry landscape for both young and seasoned fashion professionalsSources for learning more/thought leadership:FIT Sustainability Page: https://www.fitnyc.edu/sustainability/Articles to learn more about FIT initiatives:https://news.fitnyc.edu/2019/06/25/biodesign/ https://www.fitnyc.edu/sustainability/

12. FIT's Approach To Education, Jobs & Sustainability

Guest: Dr. Karen Pearson Chair of Science and Mathematics at FIT & Chair of FIT’s Sustainability Council In this episode:Dr. Pearson is a leading voice in engineering, education, sustainability, and is among the 100 most influential women in STEM. She joins us to talk about FIT's approach to sustainability and the happy marriage between science and fashion in creating new job opportunities for graduates. This topic is very relevant in a shifting industry landscape for both young and seasoned fashion professionalsSources for learning more/thought leadership:FIT Sustainability Page: https://www.fitnyc.edu/sustainability/Articles to learn more about FIT initiatives:https://news.fitnyc.edu/2019/06/25/biodesign/ https://www.fitnyc.edu/sustainability/

Guest: Tim Voit - Chief Marketing Officer at Thomaston MillsIn this episode:Tim is a textile industry veteran with deep experience in US manufacturing, overseas sourcing, and a prominent figure on the policy side working with the Department of Commerce, US Trade Representative, AAFA, and many others. In this episode, we discuss the future of US manufacturing in light of COVID, sustainability, and long term trends. This episode is must-listen for anyone interested in US manufacturing!!Sources for learning more/thought leadership:https://www.nrdc.org/resources/clean-design-apparel-manufacturing-and-pollutionwww.aafaglobal.orgwww.ncto.orgwww.americanblossomlinen.com

11. COVID & US Manufacturing

The latest episode of Stright From The Source presents a CSR and raw materials deep dive with the amazingly talented Dora Xu - a sustainability expert with deep experience in upstream supply chains, carbon-sequestering, and raw material production! This episode shines a spotlight on cotton and the impact of COVID on CSR commitments in the fashion industry.Link from our discussion: https://www.goblu.net/blog

10. CSR & Raw Materials Deep Dive With Dora Xu

In this episode:We discuss in detail the short run fallout from the halt in manufacturing, long-run strategies to mitigate problems around over-reliance, lack of transparency, and rising costs and tariffs. Note: At the time of recording, the no. of infected cases was 73,000 currently, the numbers are closer to 89,000 and growing. For those looking to diversify production in Bangladesh here is a link to a YouTube series created by US travel bloggers showcasing everyday life in the country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlNLIHxuTe0

9. CoronaVirus: The Impact & Implication On The Supply Chain

CoronaVirus: The Impact & Implication On The Supply Chain

Guest:Scott Donachie - Founder & CEO of Companies For Zero WasteIn this episode:Scott - consulting veteran and expert on process optimization - joins Giovanni Palumbo and me to discuss the movement around reducing waste and big savings, pulling in stakeholders across various industries and government, the Zero Waste Summit, and how you can learn more!Links from our discussion:Companies for Zero Waste - https://www.zerowasteco.com/Companies For Zero Waste Sustainability Summit: https://www.companiesforzerowaste.com/Sources for learning more/thought leadership:Resultant Group: https://www.resultantgroup.net/Waste Advantage Magazine: https://wasteadvantagemag.com/Companies for Zero Waste Management YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4VfP4WjEF_qH_Ry3sOfXAQ

Episode 8. Scott Donachie Discusses Zero Waste & Cost Savings

Straight From The Source podcast bringing you everything you need to know about the apparel industry - from two insiders working on the sourcing side and the brand side. So whether you are in design, merchandising, retail or production, this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Fatima Anwar - Founder & CEO of Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing (www.eandsources.com) & Giovanni Palumbo - Fabric & Product Development at Madewell

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