Show Notes
Arran Murphy is a fashion designer who channels her skills into empowering people to have a circular mindset with their clothes, through her work at the Rediscovery Centre. The Rediscovery Centre is an AMAZING example of how circular living is fun, beautiful, functional, and not to mention how great it is for the planet and community in every way. I implore you to visit the centre (and book a tour!) if you haven’t yet. The Instagram accounts you can follow are @rediscoverctr and @relovefashion. If you're a young person, you can register your interest in the Relove Fashion competition here.
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[05:00] An introduction of the work of the Rediscovery Centre and what a circular economy means [09:25] What inspired Arran to be conscious of where our clothes come from [14:00] How the Rediscovery building itself incorporates circularity in its design [17:15] What the social enterprise of Rediscover Fashion entails [22:50] Some stats and facts on the damaging fashion industry [28:10] The work Relove Fashion does with young people [35:50] Other general tips Arran has for being sustainable [38:55] Some eco Irish designers & makers that Arran loves [42:05] Imagining the future
Also mentioned: Moon Wood jewellery DANA All About Love by bell hooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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