S7 E16: The fashion industry is one of the world’s largest polluters, responsible for 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions and with 87% of textiles ending up in landfills or incinerators every year. Recent forecasts suggest that the trend is rapidly continuing in a negative direction with the resulting climate change impact anticipated to displace tens of millions around the world. Other than consumers consuming FAR less, fashion and other manufacturing industries need to shift towards sustainable manufacturing. Our guest this week is Shelly Xu- a fashion entrepreneur, holder of multiple technology patents, multi-time nominee for the prestigious Earthshot prize, winner of multiple other international awards, and CEO & Founder of SXD- a software platform that uses AI to reimagine pattern making for zero waste in the fashion industry and beyond. This is the application of technology at its best – a simple but real revolution that saves businesses money and the planet’s health too. Tune in to learn more.

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