Source of Good

Trees are more than just bark, branches and leaves. They contain a secret ingredient that is critical to a more sustainable fashion industry. In this episode, Thomas Matiz, Product Sustainability Specialist at Lenzing Group, takes us into a fairy tale world where responsibly managed forests become fabric. Except, it’s not magic. It’s science. To learn more about Lenzing visit lenzing.com  Check out Reformation’s line of TENCEL-based clothing at thereformation.com/collections/tencelProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

If you’re a runner, you probably know about Brooks Running’s legendary Ghost sneaker. In this episode, Gabriel Mens, Sustainability Manager at Brooks Running, walks – or should I say runs - us through the process of building a truly sustainable shoe. To learn more about Brooks Runnings, visit www.brooksrunning.comProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

Making clothes out of recycled cotton may sound like a new idea, but Recover has been doing it for 75 years. Based in southeastern Spain, the textile company is a leading expert in turning old clothes and industrial waste into new garments. In this episode, Orsolya Janossy, Recover’s Senior Sustainability Manager, breaks down Recover's process, the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and why clothes made from recycled materials just makes sense.To learn more about Recover, visit recoverfiber.comCheck out Recover’s collaboration with Primark here: recoverfiber.com/collaborations/primarkProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

How does a clothing factory become a force for positive change? In this episode, we explore CIEL Textile’s AQUARELLE Samudra facility, a sun-drenched building powered by renewable energy surrounded by low-impact landscaping and boasting programs that foster a vibrant workforce. Listen as Sarbajit Ghose, Asia Executive Director of CIEL Textile, shares their innovative and sustainable approach to manufacturing.To learn more about CIEL Textile, visit cieltextile.comCheck out Levi’s Classic Western Shirt hereProduced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

We kick off our first season with a true legend: mountaineer, environmentalist, writer, filmmaker and Cascale co-founder, Rick Ridgeway. In this episode, Rick recounts how his breathtaking adventures on the world’s highest peaks ignited a lifelong commitment to sustainability. He takes us behind-the-scenes on the creation of Cascale and the Higg Index tools.Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media.

We go beyond the label of your favorite products to show you all the ingenious ways they are being made better for the environment, better for people, and better for our future. In each episode, you’ll hear brands and manufacturers break down how they’re making their products more sustainably.Source of Good is a co-production of award-winning producer Hueman Group Media and Cascale, global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry.