Waste not! Too many clothes end up in landfill. What are the challenges and what can be done?Globally, less than 1% of textiles are material-to-material recycled. How much clothing waste are Australians generating, and where does it all end up? We urgently need solutions. Good news: many already exist!In this episode, we explore the system and volume challenges when it comes to recycling and reusing clothing in Australia and discuss potential solutions.Host Clare Press sits down with Matt Davis, CEO of Salvos Stores, and Vanessa Vongsouthi, Research Founder & Head of Protein Engineering at Samsara Eco, an inspiring Australian tech startup on a mission to creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution.Find out why Australians are generating so much clothing wasteUnderstand how Australia's complex clothing reuse and recycling ecosystem operatesDiscover the key challenges with collecting and sorting clothesLearn about "unwearables" and the challenges in dealing with themHear how different stakeholders are working together to find solutionsDiscover the new innovations and technology with the potential to change the gameHear about what it will take to scale potential solutionsFor more info and to follow our journey visit, seamlessaustralia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The clothing retail landscape is changing, with the rapid rise of online only, pre-loved and rental business models. At the same time, the ultra-fast clothing sector is growing rapidly. Where do new circular business models fit in? Can brands afford to get on board? Or is it case of: can't afford not to?In this episode, we decode business opportunities and innovations in resale, rental and repair, and get to grips with a challenging dilemma: How can we change the way we choose, enjoy and reuse our clothes while ensuring that retail thrives, responsible brands flourish and jobs are retained?Your host Clare Press sits down with Kellie Hush, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer at The Volte, and THE ICONIC's Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer, Gayle Burchell to discuss:Who's renting clothing, and why?The resale model as a business opportunityRethinking design for durabilityStrategies for reducing returns and reducing costsThe critical role of data driven insightsFor more info and to follow our journey visit, seamlessaustralia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.