I was invited by CDC, powered by the United Nations in India, to lead a roundtable— a great learning experience to connect with leaders in sustainability and innovation.
Speaking about my work at
@dharathfoundation and highlighting the incredible work each of them is doing.
1. Using revolutionary recycling technology,
@shop.without transforms discarded multi-layered plastic into high-quality, toxin-free materials with a lower carbon footprint.
2.
@studio_medium transforms silk offcuts, surplus fabric, and cotton yarn into garments and textiles using upcycling, re-dyeing, and hand composition techniques.
3.
@felipe_fiallo creates eco-friendly footwear by combining innovative design, additive technology, and recyclable TPU, using Crystal Growing to form natural crystals during production.
4.
@banofileather redefines circular fashion by turning banana crop waste into Banofi Leather, transforming 1 ton of fruit waste into 4 tons of leather, and merging bio-based science with design.
@foolishly_brave is a leading force!
5.
@amesh.wijesekera crafts artisanal pieces from dead-stock materials, partnering with Sri Lankan artisans and using traditional, eco-friendly techniques.
6.
@apieceofgrassgrass pioneers zero-waste design by cutting fabric into modular pieces, transforming single garments into versatile styles while minimizing waste.
Wearing vintage
@stellamccartney, I sourced in Tokyo.
Big thanks to
@darshana.gajare @circulardesignchallenge @uninindia 💙🌱 for having me.