30-minute program airing July 27 HONG KONG , July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fast fashion is a major contributor to greenhouse gases, water pollution, and textile waste. The latest episode of Going Green showcases how sustainable style is gaining traction through supply chain transparency, cleaner textiles, and circular production. CNN meets with innovators around the world who are coming up with ways to produce clothing that better serve the planet.
CNN first visits NY-based designer Gabriela Hearst , a pioneer in the luxury sustainable fashion industry. Her upbringing on an off-grid ranch in Uruguay shaped how she created her namesake label – with circularity and ethical sourcing at the forefront. From the materials to the packaging to the runway shows, her brand prides itself on being environmentally conscious.
CNN then travels to Spain , where Carmen Hijosa, founder of Ananas Anam , shows us how leftover leaves from pineapple harvests are turned into eco-friendly leather. Traditional animal leather is linked to habitat loss, pollution, and toxic chemicals. Wanting to make a more sustainable alternative, Carmen developed Piñatex with the help of a Filipino textile company.
Big brands like Nike, Hugo Boss , Calvin Klein , and even high fashion brands like Carolina Herrera have incorporated Piñatex into their products. Frustrated by the linear production of the clothing industry, Finland -based Infinited Fiber Company set out to make fashion more circular. Through vario.