
Can we Compost Clothing? YES!! Let's find out how. In this episode, we explore the innovative world of textile composting with sustainability expert Ericka Leigh. Ericka shares her journey in researching and implementing textile composting techniques and discusses the key principles guiding this approach to waste management.
We delve into how textile composting can contribute to reducing landfill waste and learn about the process of breaking down natural fiber textiles into nutrient-rich soil.
The conversation also touches on the challenges faced with synthetic fibers and blends, and the potential for large-scale implementation of textile composting systems. Join us as we gain insights into the future of sustainable fashion waste management and discover how discarded clothes can become a valuable resource for our planet. ๐ฟ๐ For more information on Ericka Leigh's work: Rosebud Continuum - https://www.rosebudcontinuum.net Personal website, Sewn Apart - https://www.sewnapart.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickaleighmct/ Substack newsletter - https://substack.com/@sewnapart?utm_source=profile-page Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/support Youtube: https://youtu.be/tiT6NFdfcJ4 Read our blog: https://www.greenclubnigeria.com/blog/ Follow us on Instagram: @sustainabilitynuggets If you want to be interviewed on the channel, send an email to info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com. #SustainabilityNuggetsPodcast #Sustainability #TextileComposting #SustainableFashion #WasteManagement