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The Legacy of Waste Couture, with Luz Claudio

The Legacy of Waste Couture, with Luz Claudio

FromEHP: The Researcher's Perspective


The Legacy of Waste Couture, with Luz Claudio

FromEHP: The Researcher's Perspective

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Aug 1, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the 2007 news feature "Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry," EHP explored the environmental and occupational health implications of producing cheap—indeed, virtually disposable—clothing. This story has gone on to become the journal’s most popular article of all time. Author Luz Claudio tells host Ashley Ahearn about the inspiration for "Waste Couture," why this story has captured so much attention, and changes she has seen in fashion since its publication. Visit the podcast webpage to download a full transcript of this podcast.
Released:
Aug 1, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (59)

In this original podcast series, researchers from across the environmental health sciences offer insights into the motivation and vision driving their work. They also explore the implications of their findings for human health.