Textile industry
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Silk Road Adventures
How Uzbekistan is reviving its textile heritage for the global market
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventure, we look at Uzbekistan's rich textile heritage - from traditional suzani embroidery to modern production - which is shaping the country's role in the global fashion and textile industry.
Global Japan
Japan’s Brewed Protein textile leads the future of circular fashion
In partnership with The Government of Japan
In this episode of Green Japan we report on a groundbreaking Japanese innovation called Brewed Protein, which can be used to make infinitely recyclable clothes. The fabric is made by microbes, and offers a sustainable solution to tackle the millions of tonnes of textile waste generated every year.
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Business Planet
Sustainable fashion through recycling
In partnership with The European Commission
From cast-off clothes to fishing nets Europeans produce a staggering 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Most is burned, dumped in landfills or exported. But fibre-to-fibre recycling is another option that a new European Commission scheme will push companies to take.
The Road To Green
The Road to Green meets Vinted, fashion bloggers and ancient recyclers
In partnership with The European Commission
Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin? In this episode of The Road to Green we shop with sustainable fashionista Deimantė Bulbenkaitė, get insight from Vinted's Adam Jay, explain the EU's QR clothing passport, and witness ancient wool recycling.
The Road To Green
What is the sustainable technique of mechanical recycling?
In partnership with The European Commission
Comistra is a well-known wool recycling company in Prato, Italy. To obtain the fibre it uses a method called mechanical recycling, which is deemed to be one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient methods of material extraction. But what is it, exactly?
