E13. Recycled Synthetics Still Harm The Planet

Most “eco-friendly” clothes contain hidden plastics that shed microplastics into our water and air with every wash. In this eye-opening talk, Irys Kornbluth from Everywhere Apparel explains how their 100% recycled cotton system tackles textile waste without using harmful synthetic blends.

What you’ll learn:

• Why that “recycled” label might be misleading (and what to check instead)

• How microplastics from clothing end up in our bodies (we eat about a credit card’s worth weekly!)

• The truth about what happens to your donated clothes

• Simple steps to make better clothing choices Irys breaks down how her company collects manufacturing waste and unwanted clothes, transforms them into new garments, and provides a complete circular system where clothes can be sent back for continual recycling.

This conversation reveals practical ways to reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing style. About our guest: Irys Kornbluth is the co-founder of Everywhere Apparel, creating truly sustainable fashion basics from 100% recycled and biodegradable cotton. With over 10 years of experience in sustainable fashion and a background in design, she’s pioneering circular economy solutions for the clothing industry. Subscribe to GreenTech Pulse for more practical solutions to environmental challenges. #SustainableFashion#CircularEconomy#GreenTech

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