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82) Rana Plaza 10 Years Later: What's Changed and What Hasn't? | Ayesha Barenblat of Remake
82) Rana Plaza 10 Years Later: What's Changed and What Hasn't? | Ayesha Barenblat of Remake
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49 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Elizabeth speaks with Ayesha Barenblat, CEO of the global advocacy nonprofit organization Remake about the 10th Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse in Bangladesh to discuss what has changed in fashion since — and what has not.They talk about the impact of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire & Building Safety, what's next for the Accord 10 years on, and how Remake is continuing to hold brands accountable.***Also in this episode, we're introducing our Green or Greenwashing segment where we (Elizabeth and Stella) share our thoughts on if a sustainability claim in the fashion industry is green or greenwashing. This week, we explore the decision of an online resale platform to ban fast fashion from their site. Should resale sites really ban fast fashion? We'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram!***EPISODE SPONSORS:Brook ThereBrook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.***Bounce MarketIf you're looking for a sustainable — yet affordable — option for kids clothing that doesn't sacrifice quality or style then you'll want to check out the kids resale store, Bounce Mkt. This online (and in-person) store is a hub for gently used children's clothing. As a children's resale store, Bounce Mkt makes selling your kids' gently used clothes and shoes and finding preloved kids items super simple. ***SHOW NOTES:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/rana-plaza-10th-anniversary***RESOURCES MENTIONED:EP11. Fashion Activism: It’s Time for Brands to #PayUp with Ayesha BarenblatPakistan Accord Brand Tracker#SignTheAccordPetitionVestiaire Collective's fast fashion ban announcement***CONNECT WITH REMAKE & AYESHA:? Website: https://remake.world/? Instagram: @remakeourworld? Twitter: @remakeourworld***CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:?Newsletter: https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit?Website: consciouslifeandstyle.com? Instagram: @consciousstyle? YouTube: @consciouslifeandstyle? Pinterest: @consciouslifeandstyle
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
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Podcast episode
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