387 | Making Circularity Possible Today with Adam Baruchowitz
From Awarepreneurs by Paul Zelizer
January 6, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
Adam Baruchowitz discusses his pioneering work in textile recycling and the importance of circularity in the fashion industry.
Bio: Adam Baruchowitz, Chief Recycling Officer at Return to Vendor, is a pioneer in textile recycling. He began collecting and recycling clothing as a personal project and has now recycled over 35 million lbs. of clothing and textiles. He began his career as a day trader, building and managing a team of 15 people. In 2001, he co-founded HEEB Magazine, one of the highest circulated Jewish culture magazines in the world. Adam has 15 years of experience creating collection hubs for municipalities, apartment buildings, organizations and fashion brands. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: RTV site RTV Forbes article on circularity RTV Stretch product Paul's Fractional Services Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode
People in this episode
Host: Paul Zelizer
Guest: Adam Baruchowitz
Topics covered
- circularity
- textile recycling
- sustainability
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- recycling
- clothing
- impact business
- HEEB Magazine
Sponsors
Paul Zelizer's coaching company
Mentioned in this episode
Products: RTV site, RTV Stretch product
Books & works: Making Circularity Possible Today
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