🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)

Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/] and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival [https://www.therevival.earth/] to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of community, and creative solutions for reducing waste while supporting vulnerable communities. Key Takeaways * Textile waste is a global problem that requires local and international collaboration. * The rise of fast and ultra-fast fashion has led to a flood of low-quality, unsellable garments, overwhelming markets like Kantamanto in Ghana. * Innovative business models like Round Retail and The Revival show how fashion can be a force for good. * Consumer awareness and action are crucial for driving systemic change in the fashion industry. Consumers can drive change by voting with their money and supporting responsible businesses. * Reduce stigma around secondhand fashion and foster a more conscious, circular fashion ecosystem. How to Support Donate or consign clothes to Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/pages/donate] Follow and support The Revival's ongoing efforts to rebuild Kantamanto market and community in Accra, Ghana - Donate [https://www.therevival.earth/] Advocate for extended producer responsibility and more transparent fashion supply chains Fashion District Festival 2025 Fashion District Festival 2025 [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/fashion-district-festival-2025/]: 3rd - 8th June 2025, Spitalfields, London Launch and performance showcase [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/fashion-district-festival-showcase-2/]:  immersive fashion show Rebuild and Reimagine with Round Retail [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/rebuild-and-reimagine-with-round-retail/]:  bring old clothes for creative upcycling sessions. Accelerating Regenerative Fashion [http://fashion-district.co.uk/festival/accelerating-regenerative-fashion/]: workshop Circular Design Practice [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/circular-design-practice/]: workshop Past and Future fabrics [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/past-future-fabrics/]: talks Connect with me Mili Tharakan:   Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtharakan/]   I   Insta [https://www.instagram.com/noordinarycloth/]   I   Website [https://www.noordinarycloth.com/]   I Buy me a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/noordinarycloth] If you enjoyed this, please share the episode with a friend or colleague. Subscribe and leave a review, I love to hear your feedback. Cover art: Photo by Siora, Photography on Unsplash Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman