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Polluters pay principle at the centre of Waste Framework Directive’s revision that also seeks to tackle food waste.
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Dyeing to remember: Pompeii's ancient textile techniques resurrected
Pompeii’s director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, has been overseeing a project reviving ancient crafts and production techniques within the archaeological park.
How silk shaped the fortunes of China and Europe
A co-production with CGTN
In this episode, we travel between the silk cities of Suzhou in eastern China, and Lyon in southeastern France, to find out how this treasured material changed Eastern and Western culture.
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 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.
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?
Euroviews. Microplastic pollution keeps getting worse. Filtration could be a fix
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Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China
A co-production with CGTN
In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.
A greener future for fashion
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Meet the woman making a Bayeux Tapestry replica on her own
Often working for ten hours a day, Hansson is stitching at a rate of six metres a year and is halfway through the 68 metre 11th Century replica.
Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
These cashmere scarves can be planted back into the soil after use
A group of women have designed a completely biodegradable fabric in the UK.
Scientists make mask that disables coronavirus on contact with fabric
The mask has a coating that virtually annihilates the infectious load of the virus in less than an hour, is washable, and certified free of harmful chemicals.