'Textiles have a long lifespan': what happens to clothes when we no longer want them
A podcast about what we can do to give textiles a second chance.
BarcelonaClothes accompany us throughout our lives. They define us, give us presence, and are part of moments we'll always remember. But today, that connection has weakened. Clothes have become a fast-moving consumer product. We buy them impulsively, rarely wear them, and often get rid of them without thinking about what happens next. And the problem is, clothes don't disappear.
In the podcast Textiles have a long life ahead of them. We want to address some uncomfortable realities, but above all, we want to talk about solutions. What happens to clothes when we no longer want them, and what we, as citizens, can do to give textiles a second chance?
The podcast is presented by Maria Almenar. Participants include Miriam Ponsa, fashion designer; Andrea Membrano, spokesperson for the Solidança organization; and Pilar Chiva, director of the Circular Economy Area of the Catalan Waste Agency.