Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on.
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Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on.
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In this episode of Cool It Down, host RJ Sayema delves into the transformative potential of the shared economy in waste management and sustainable fashion.
She engages with Shekar Prabhakar, co-founder of Hasiru Dala Innovations, and Alfiya Khan and Sana, co-founders of Bombay Closet Cleanse, to explore innovative solutions in textile recycling and the importance of embracing secondhand fashion.
The episode highlights the crucial role of waste pickers, the challenges and opportunities in recycling textiles, and practical steps for making secondhand shopping enjoyable and accessible. The conversation emphasizes consumer responsibility, community engagement, and the positive shift in attitudes towards sustainability and entrepreneurship in the recycling sector.
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Host: RJ Sayema
Created by: BBC Media Action India
Supported by: U.S. Department of State