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Textile Innovation

World Textile Information Network

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Join the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) as it welcomes a new special guest from the textile & apparel industry every two weeks. Tune in to hear the latest innovations and unmatched intelligence and insight on a global scale. From key manufacturers and textile technology hubs in Asia, the Americas, Europe and more, we speak with key opinion leaders, CEOs and start-ups – covering innovation across the entire textile & apparel value chain, plus external and influencing factors such as ...
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Who exactly are the thought leaders in the $18-billion-plus linen, uniform and facility services industry? This podcast aims to shine a light on this industry's more than 200,000 employees through thought-provoking interviews with industry insiders and business experts on issues critical to your company and workforce. Most Americans might not realize it, but they benefit at least once per week from the cleanliness and safety of laundered, reusable linens, uniforms, towels, mats and other pro ...
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This is why I do this. Jeansland is a podcast about the ecosystem in which jeans live. There are an estimated 26 million cotton farmers around the world, and about 25% of their production goes into jeans, which could mean 6.2 million farmers depend on denim. I read estimates that at least 1 million people work in retail selling jeans, and another 1.5 to 2 million sew them. And then there are all the label producers, pattern makers, laundries, chemical companies, machinery producers, and thos ...
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Changing fashion together: Aesthetics, trends, lifestyle – these innate themes of fashion are merging with sustainability. Listen in when international industry experts discuss the latest transformation processes in the textile industry, talk about the future of fashion retail and sustainable brands present their business models. Neonyt is the global hub for fashion, sustainability and innovation. With an international focus, it is the leading event of its kind worldwide. In a podcast series ...
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Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul. Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know ...
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The Seamless Blend - Digital Textile Dialogues

Jorgen Sevild & Gabrielle Shiner-Hill

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Welcome to 'The Seamless Blend,' where we dive deep into the world of digital materials, 3D and Digital Product Creation (DPC). Join us as we share our experiences, explore industry trends, and ponder questions like: Are people truly embracing digital materials? Are you keeping up with the latest developments? If you're seeking a grounded and practical understanding of digital materials and their applications in the fashion and home textile industries, this is your go-to resource. Tune in fo ...
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To make sustainable change, protect our environment and create a lower-carbon future, we need to have a dialogue with everyone involved. Join us on Sustainably Speaking, as we talk with innovators, policymakers, academics, and scientists to discuss the most critical issues of our time – and innovative ways to create a brighter future through the lens of sustainability. Visit: https://plasticmakers.org/education-innovation/podcast/.
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The Four Worlds Podcast

Tomorrow's World Today®

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The Four Worlds Podcast explores how a simple idea can grow into something that changes the world. Each episode takes you on a journey—from the spark of inspiration, through the creation process, innovation challenges, and to the path of real-world production. From sketch to shelf and prototype to product, join us as we uncover the stories behind breakthrough inventions and innovations with the creators, engineers, designers, and visionaries who bring them to life.
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The Next Byte

Daniel Scott Mitchell, Farbod Moghaddam

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We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.
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The Modern Cotton Story

e3 sustainable cotton by BASF

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Learn all about cotton sponsored by BASF's e3 sustainable cotton program. Enjoy interviews and episodes hosted by BASF with key players in the cotton, textile, apparel, and retail industries. Also, listen to the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @e3sustainblecotton.
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Fashion- Not all as it seams

SALAYI MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

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Unravelling the notion of cradle to cradle within sustainable fashion and textiles. Four global female experts create dialogue around the ethical and environmental issues faced by the fashion and textile industry. Come and join us and our guests from all over the world, coming from a variety of backgrounds to discuss and decipher this crazy, complex industry!
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Brand New Ways

Jen Leonard | Writer, Researcher, Design Thinker

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Brand New Ways is a podcast for instigators and rebel hearts seeking creative perspectives on life and how we live it, brought to you by writer & designer Jen Leonard. Each week, tune in as she gets curious with movers and shakers across art, design, science, politics, business and beyond.
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Future of the Business World Podcast

Wharton Global Youth Program

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Future of the Business World is a monthly podcast from the Wharton Global Youth Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Future of the Business World features 20-minute conversations with teen entrepreneurs from around the world who are launching startups and products, and embracing the entrepreneurial mindset. Each month, Wharton Global Youth introduces you to a new teen innovator, discussing innovations, inspirations and their hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See ac ...
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually Matters If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show abo ...
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The Future Human Podcast

Future Human

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Future Human illuminates radical change, telling the stories of the thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs who are reshaping life in the 21st century. Presented by Jack Gwilym Roberts with Ben Beaumont-Thomas.
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The Global Challenges Podcast

Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour

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In this monthly series from the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) at the University of Leeds, gain insights into the global environmental challenges that we all face and how we can potentially solve them through research, teaching, and technological innovation.
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Future Human has teamed up with the V&A, the world’s leading museum of art and design, to launch a weekly podcast series that will introduce listeners to some of the Europe's most radically progressive minds. Visionaries seeks out individuals who are reimagining innovation in their field, and asks them to apply their intelligence to emerging trends. Hosted by Jack Gwilym Roberts with Ben Beaumont-Thomas. Future Human – understand radical change: futurehuman.io
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Big Closets Small Planet

Michael Schragger

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Fashion and apparel. It touches nearly everyone. When its at its best, fashion and apparel is not only functional, but also fun, expressive, sexy, and for some businesses, very profitable. But when it is at its worst, fashion and apparel is superficial, exploitative, polluting and extremely wasteful - in other words the essence of unsustainable consumption. And while it is argued that the industry's rapid growth has created employment opportunities for more than 300 million people worldwide, ...
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NeoConversations takes you inside the heart of NeoCon, the premier event for the commercial interior design industry. These conversations peel back the layers of the event, providing both new and returning attendees with insights to enhance their experience.
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HOLOCENE

Rob Auchincloss

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The HOLOCENE podcast seeks to gain knowledge from the most creative, adventurous, and bright among us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ecosystems For Change

Anika Horn, Social Venturers

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Transforming communities is hard work. That may go without saying, but when your job is about helping your neighborhood, city or region thrive, talking about being underpaid, burnt out and frustrated with the slow pace of change is kind of frowned upon. As ecosystem builders, we amplify the work of local makers, doers and innovators by championing their efforts and rallying support around them. And maybe most importantly, we build a culture of trust and collaboration among all stakeholders, ...
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What is sustainability? How does sustainability relate to my business, products, and operations? How can I reduce my company's carbon footprint? How can I optimize my company's sustainability strategy? How can I turn sustainability into profitability? Welcome to Tad Talks Sustainability where our host and sustainability expert, Tad Radzinski, sits down with his daughter to answer these questions and more! During our episodes, Tad clearly explains everything you need to know about sustainabil ...
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This is Chemistry with a purpose, the podcast featuring engaging conversations with brilliant innovators who share their insights on the science that affects the lives of people around the world every day. Through captivating discussions, our hosts Virpi Tognetty, an innovation expert from Kemira, and Jackie Guscott MacAllen, a science communications expert, explore a wide range of topics from climate change and sustainability to recycling and the circular economy. The podcast delves into th ...
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Impact Around the World by EDHEC Alumni showcases how EDHEC alumni are living, working, adapting and thriving around the world. In each half-hour episode, a former EDHEC student reveals how they’ve shared, cared and dared in the face of challenge, delving into their career highlights, insights into how they’ve adapted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the memories of their student days. The interviews are brought to you by EDHEC Alumni in association with the pioneering EDHEC Delegat ...
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The fashion industry has become well known for its involvement in the climate crisis and social injustices. However, with this knowledge comes action, with a growing number of brands and experts stepping up to improve industry practices. From developing circularity solutions to supporting worker communities. On The Sustainable Fashion Wingman, we talk to the innovators, careers, and brands making a positive impact in the industry. Helping you dress, live, and work more sustainably. Listen as ...
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Join WTiN’s content team as we discuss the biggest events and trends that have shaped the global textile industry in the last year. As we near the end of 2025, WTiN’s content team come together in this end of year podcast to discuss the trends, themes, challenges and circumstances that have shaped the global textile industry this year. Our head of …
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How AI Is Targeting Malaria at Its Source Drones, AI and a radically targeted approach to malaria prevention - this week Ania speaks with Mary Yeboah Ansawa from Ghana’s Sora Technology about locating larvae-filled puddles before mosquitoes grow up to bite. From cutting pesticide use to saving field teams days of work, we dive into how this tech co…
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(4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in product design. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http:/…
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This week, Andrew sits down with Shamin Vogel, editorial director and co-publisher of of WeAr Media Group—the people behind WeAr Global Magazine, one of the most widely read fashion trade publications in the world, and WeAr Denim, the biannual deep dive for the denim supply chain, backed by a monthly newsletter that actually gets read—to talk about…
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Marcelo Medeiros, co-founder and CEO of re.green, joins ClimateRising to discuss how his company is restoring millions of hectares ofdegraded land in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest and Amazon biomes by producinghigh-quality nature-based carbon removal credits. Marcelo explains how re.green combines data science, forestrestoration, and long-term land owne…
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TRSA President & CEO Joseph Ricci, TRSA Chair Randy Bartsch from Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service and TRSA Vice Chair PJ Dempsey from Dempsey Uniform and Linen Supply give an overview of the highlights to look forward to at the 2026 Annual Conference & CEO Summit, scheduled for May 12-14 in Napa, CA. Thanks to SonicAire for sponsoring this episode o…
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This episode starts in 1975, just after Portugal’s Carnation Revolution. A dictatorship ends. No civil war. No collapse. Just a quiet reset and a country that suddenly has to figure out how to function without fear, hierarchy, or shortcuts. Then we jump to now. Portugal is one of the strongest-performing economies in Europe, and almost nobody is ta…
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This week on Somewhere on Earth, we explore two groundbreaking ideas: taking back control of your online creativity and transforming fast-fashion waste with the power of fungi. 1️⃣ Rebuilding a Human Internet Rabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath), Co-creator of Nostr Divine Rabble, Twitter’s first engineer, unveils Divine - a new six-second video platform th…
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(3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the potential for sensing technology in cold-chain logistics. Become a founding reader of our n…
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Sophie Bramel is the technical editor at Inside Denim, and she watches the entire global denim ecosystem. Brands, mills, fibers, innovation, sustainability. All of it. In this conversation, Andrew and Sophie trace her path from music and fashion reporting to becoming one of the industry's most trusted observers. She talks about why denim mills feel…
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1️⃣ Clean, Green Ethical AI At Web Summit Lisbon, Janet Adams of SingularityNET and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance explains how truly ethical, climate-friendly AI is becoming in reality. With renewable-powered data centres, AI-optimised green batteries and decentralized computing via Kudos, the upcoming Cocoon AI puts users back in contr…
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As bonus episode of Climate Rising, we feature aconversation among Tata Power CEO Dr. Praveer Sinha, Harvard Business School Professor Vikram Gandhi, and HBS Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Brian Kenny that explores how India’s largest private power company is navigating its net-zero commitment while supporting a rapidly growing economy.…
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(00:00) Introduction to Arm and Vince Jesaitis (03:46) The Future of AI and Edge Computing (11:22) Government Relations and AI Literacy (16:56) Security and Privacy in Emerging Technologies (23:18) Navigating Global Regulations and Standards (27:40) Sustainability and Efficiency in Technology (34:56) Looking Ahead: Trends in AI and Technology (42:3…
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In this week’s episode of Andrew’s Take, Andrew breaks down COP30 in Belém, Brazil and why so many people still don’t know what COP is or why the world gathers every year to discuss climate goals that rarely materialize. He walks through the entire arc, from COP’s 1992 origins to the Kyoto years, the Copenhagen disaster, the Paris moment of optimis…
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Decentralised, green-powered AI We explore Cocoon, the new privacy-first AI network launched by Telegram’s Pavel Durov, and hear from Brittany Kaiser on why it could change how AI is built and powered. Supporting neurodivergent students anywhere NeuroIdentify is helping teachers in remote regions spot neurodivergent traits and personalise learning.…
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In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with WTiN’s head of content Madelaine Thomas and innovation & consultancy lead Jessica Robe. We have had a busy few months at WTiN, not only have we hosted our first ever Circularity Week, which took place between 17 – 20 November, but we have also attended textile tradeshows including I…
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(2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of smart clothing for healthcare. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenex…
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In this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, host Phil Mintz sits down with Lindsey Crisp, President and CEO of Carver Machine Works—also known as CMW Global—a nearly 50-year-old manufacturing company located just steps from the Pamlico River in Washington, North Carolina. Lindsey shares how Carver Machine Works has evolved from repa…
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“If the supply chain isn’t something I can be proud of, the garment isn’t worth making.”— Menno van Meurs, Founder of Tenue de Nîmes and Tenue. Menno van Meurs runs one of the most respected denim stores in Europe, Tenue de Nîmes in Amsterdam. He also makes his own jeans under the Tenue brand. He's not chasing trends. He's holding the line on craft…
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Parth Jindal and Prabodha Acharya of JSW Group join ClimateRising to discuss how one of India’s largest industrial conglomerates isreducing the carbon intensity of its steel business while scalinginfrastructure for a fast-growing economy. They share how JSW built vertically integrated operations—from power to cement to ports—through industrial symb…
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From Web Summit Lisbon, Somewhere on Earth explores how Poland is becoming Central Europe’s tech hub. Meet the innovators behind AI-powered greenhouses, a nationwide mobile ID app, and a virtual fertility clinic—all transforming everyday life. Poland is rapidly growing as a tech hotspot, with startups raising €180M last year alone. Its skilled work…
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Are you ready for AI meets crayons? This month on Future of the Business World, Wharton Global Youth talks with Evan Perez, the co-founder of Color Your Life, a startup he launched with his friend Adrian that turns kids’ favorite family moments into personalized, AI-powered coloring books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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From Web Summit's main stage to global expansion, discover how Poland became the undisputed tech heart of Central Europe. We explore the startups securing record funding and breaking into markets from the Middle East to the US. Join us as we uncover the story behind the boom. 🔗 Listen and follow "Somewhere on Earth" for more stories from the front …
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A group of industry veterans that also serve as TRSA's Hygienically Clean Auditors discuss the highlights from the Clean Show floor, including automation, digitalization and more. Recorded live at the recent Clean Show in Orlando, FL, with John Highsmith, Dan Sanchez, Doug Story and TJ Peterson. Questions? Comments? Contact us at [email protected].…
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In April, the White House called it Liberation Day. The apparel industry called it panic. Andrew breaks down what happened when decades of predictable duty rates got wiped out overnight. Global jeans suppliers were hit with numbers no one saw coming. Vietnam at 46%, Cambodia at 49%, Bangladesh at 37%. Orders paused. Panic spread. The rollout felt l…
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Recorded live at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, this episode of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast captures the AI led future of work. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, Nico de Luis, COO & Co-Founder of Shakers and Petra Sundell, CEO and Founder of Upbeater tackle the big questions: How do we harness AI instead of fearing it? What does "AI fluency" tr…
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In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Zimri T. Hinshaw, CEO of Rheom Materials. Rheom Materials is pioneering next-gen materials that leverage existing plastics manufacturing to create scalable, biobased alternatives to petrochemicals. The Houston, Texas-based company uses biopolymers derived from plant-based matter for…
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(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigation This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the evolution of soft robotics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.c…
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The future of work is shifting fast. In Episode 110, we explore how teams are evolving in an AI-driven world—becoming more global, more hybrid, and increasingly augmented by intelligent systems. Discover what it really means to build borderless, AI-ready teams, how roles are changing, why “AI fluency” goes far beyond using tools, and what skills wi…
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Ever wonder who stands between a pile of cast-off clothes and a landfill? We sit down with Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs at SMART, to unpack how a reuse-first approach turns textiles into a second-life economy—and why the right rules can scale it globally. Jessica takes us inside the quiet infrastructure of circularity: collectors…
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In 1975, Joel Carman opened Over the Rainbow with $2,000, a love of jeans, and no idea what he was doing. Fifty years later, Joel and his family run one of the longest-standing independent denim retailers in North America. Andrew sits down with Joel and Daniel to talk about what it takes to survive five decades in retail—from the early days when Jo…
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Galen Nelson, Chief Climate Officer at the MassachusettsClean Energy Center (MassCEC) explains how the state is helping accelerate climate innovation through early-stage grants, equity investments, and infrastructure support. Galen outlines how MassCEC targets “market failures” where private investors hesitate—such as pilot and demonstration projec…
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Reporting live from Web Summit Lisbon 2025, where AI dominates every stage, one story stands out amid the tech frenzy: Belarus 2.0. In an exclusive interview with Belarus President-in-exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, we learn how thousands of Belarusian tech founders, forced to flee persecution and imprisonment, are now launching startups across Eu…
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In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Stefano Mazzetti, co-founder and CEO at Ohoskin. Ohoskin is an Italian company that has created painted fabrics created from orange and cactus byproducts in Sicily. Through a circular economy process, Ohoskin transforms waste into a luxurious, durable material that luxury brands see…
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This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech. Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life.…
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If a corporation were a person, what kind of person would it be? Andrew revisits the 2003 documentary The Corporation, which diagnosed the modern company as a psychopath. No empathy, no remorse, no conscience. Just profit with zero regard for human cost. He applies that lens to denim. Chasing cheaper wages. Blue-washing sustainability while underpa…
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After last week’s AI takeover, Somewhere on Earth returns to real voices and real data. This week, we dive into a groundbreaking new study analysing more than 10 million social media posts, confirming what many suspected — fake news really does spread faster than the truth. Joining Ania is Professor Mohsen Mosleh from the Oxford Internet Institute,…
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