e72: How Fibrelab is Making Textile Reuse Work Locally — w/Kaela Katz

e72: How Fibrelab is Making Textile Reuse Work Locally — w/Kaela Katz

From How Might We by Patrick Scally

May 12, 2025 · 40 min

About this episode

Kae and Patrick discuss the challenges and innovations in the textile recycling industry, focusing on Fibrelab's sustainable practices.

In this conversation, Kae & Patrick discusses the challenges and innovations in the textile recycling industry, particularly focusing on Fibrelab's journey in creating sustainable products from textile waste. The discussion covers the importance of community engagement, the recycling process, and the future vision for Fibrelab, emphasising the need for collaboration and support from local businesses and government to drive change in the industry. Find out more about Fibrelab here Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of Fibrelab and Paper Text 05:25 The Recycling Process and Innovation 08:35 Navigating Business Identity and Funding 11:19 Community Engagement and Local Impact 17:26 Sustainable Business and Policy Landscape 24:29 Challenges in Textile Waste Management 28:46 The Need for Space in Sustainable Practices 33:24 Balancing Revenue and Impact 37:24 Vision for the Future of FibreLab

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Scally

Guest: Kaela Katz

Topics covered

  • textile recycling
  • sustainability
  • community engagement
  • innovation
  • business identity
  • local impact

Keywords

  • textile reuse
  • recycling process
  • sustainable products
  • community support
  • business collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fibrelab

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