Source of Good

What do you look for on a product label? Usually, price, materials, size, care instructions…but what if labels could tell us more? In this episode, Hayley Solomon, Group Brand & Marketing Director at ITL, explains how labels can unlock a deeper level of transparency that helps decarbonize the consumer goods industry.  To learn more about ITL, visit www.itl-group.com Find some of ITL’s sus...

Jessie Wasser, Manager of Sustainability & ESG at Tapestry—the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman— shares how the company’s “Fabric of Change” strategy is transforming supply chains, scaling decarbonization, and embedding sustainability into every stitch.  To learn more about Tapestry, visit www.tapestry.com Check out Coach’s Brooklyn Bag here: https://www.coach.com/...

“There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes,” says our guest today, Erika Enquist. She is the Senior Manager of Global Quality and Sustainability at PrimaLoft – a producer of high-performance insulation. Erika shares how they’re helping people stay warm in all conditions without relying on PFAS (aka forever chemicals), all while drastically reducing carbon emissions. Listen to hear how...

There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in consumer goods production. But how — and when? In Season 2, we’re examining supply chain decarbonization, beginning with an expert in the field. Lewis Perkins is the President of the Apparel Impact Institute and he's on a mission to transform the industry with proven carbon-reduction solutions. Lewis joined us to share why Aii teamed up...

First episode of season 2 comes out on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd. Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media . Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if a quick scan of a QR code could answer every question you had about a product? At the women’s clothing brand Nobody’s Child, they’ve implemented that very technology. It’s all part of a revolution in the way consumers interact with products. At the helm is Andrew Xeni, founder & chairman of Nobody’s Child, founder & CEO of Fabacus, and our guest today.  To learn more about Nob...

For more than 60 years, LYCRA® has kept us comfortable with its iconic stretch fabric. But now, the manufacturer is reinventing its material with an unexpected ingredient: corn. Yes, corn! In this episode, Jean Hegedus, Director Of Sustainability at The LYCRA Company, explains how using dent corn can yield a more sustainable, bio-derived version of their legendary material—without sacrificing perf...

Would you throw away a whole sofa because of one stain? Sometimes we have to, but those giant pieces of furniture wreak havoc on landfills. That's why Dunelm designed its Full Circle Sofa with modular pieces that can be swapped out, repaired, and even recycled. Lisa Ly, Senior Sustainability Manager at Dunelm, one of the UK's largest home furnishings retailers, explains this and other groundbreaki...

Did you know that eucalyptus trees grow more than six feet in a single year? It’s true! This is one reason why Sappi Verve uses eucalyptus to manufacture dissolving pulp, which becomes viscose. On today’s episode, Krelyne Andrew, Sappi Verve’s General Manager of Sustainability, explains how eucalyptus can help make more sustainable products. To learn more about Sappi Verve, visit www.sappi.com/the...

The timeless style Eileen Fisher is known for isn’t just a product of its creative design. It’s also linked to the brand’s sustainable sourcing and practices. In this episode, Susan Scow, Sustainability Specialist at Eileen Fisher, breaks down the steps to produce one iconic piece.  To learn more about Eileen Fisher’s Icon Coat, visit: eileenfisher.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Med...

Trees are more than just bark, branches and leaves. They contain a secret ingredient that is critical to a more sustainable fashion industry. In this episode, Thomas Matiz, Product Sustainability Specialist at Lenzing Group, takes us into a fairy tale world where responsibly managed forests become fabric. Except, it’s not magic. It’s science.  To learn more about Lenzing visit lenzing.com &nb...

If you’re a runner, you probably know about Brooks Running’s legendary Ghost sneaker. In this episode, Gabriel Mens, Sustainability Manager at Brooks Running, walks – or should I say runs - us through the process of building a truly sustainable shoe.  To learn more about Brooks Runnings, visit www.brooksrunning.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media . Views and opinions expressed duri...

Making clothes out of recycled cotton may sound like a new idea, but Recover has been doing it for 75 years. Based in southeastern Spain, the textile company is a leading expert in turning old clothes and industrial waste into new garments. In this episode, Orsolya Janossy, Recover’s Senior Sustainability Manager, breaks down Recover's process, the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (E...

How does a clothing factory become a force for positive change? In this episode, we explore CIEL Textile’s AQUARELLE Samudra facility, a sun-drenched building powered by renewable energy surrounded by low-impact landscaping and boasting programs that foster a vibrant workforce. Listen as Sarbajit Ghose, Asia Executive Director of CIEL Textile, shares their innovative and sustainable approach to ma...

We kick off our first season with a true legend: mountaineer, environmentalist, writer, filmmaker and Cascale co-founder, Rick Ridgeway . In this episode, Rick recounts how his breathtaking adventures on the world’s highest peaks ignited a lifelong commitment to sustainability. He takes us behind-the-scenes on the creation of Cascale and the Higg Index tools. Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group M...

We go beyond the label of your favorite products to show you all the ingenious ways they are being made better for the environment, better for people, and better for our future. In each episode, you’ll hear brands and manufacturers break down how they’re making their products more sustainably. Source of Good is a co-production of award-winning producer Hueman Group Media and Cascale , global nonpr...