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

12/05/2025 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

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 hereChapters00:00 The Evolution of Fibrelab and Paper Text05:25 The Recycling Process and Innovation08:35 Navigating Business Identity and Funding11:19 Community Engagement and Local Impact17:26 Sustainable Business and Policy Landscape24:29 Challenges in Textile Waste Management28:46 The Need for Space in Sustainable Practices33:24 Balancing Revenue and Impact37:24 Vision for the Future of FibreLab

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