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Giulio Bonazzi (Aquafil) on the importance of recycling
Season 1, Ep. 41
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Giulio Bonazzi is the CEO of Aquafil, a leading Italian producer of Nylon materials. Guilio has longstanding experience from the fashion industry and is known for spearheading ECONYL®, a recycled nylon made from industrial plastic, waste fabric, and fishing nets.
In this conversation, Giulio talks about:
— Why it is so complex to recycle clothing.
— Why recycling should be the last resort after reuse and restoration.
— How better legislation, education and eco-design is vital moving forward.
— How the next decade is the most crucial ever for our planet.
This conversation was originally part of Fashion Futures Live, an event from Fashion Innovation.
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