In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of sustainable fabrics, focusing on Piñatex, an material made from pineapple leaves. Our special guest, Rachel, founder of the brand "Ananda" showcases her multifunctional, designed handbags and shares insights into the journey of creating sustainable fashion. We talk about our Moms (Love you Mom! 💚) environmental benefits, challenges of being a sustainable brand, and the importance of communication - engaging customers through communication and passion. And we highlight impactful NGO projects in Vietnam that promote education and empower women.
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🕒 00:08 - Introduction
🕒 01:22 - Ananda: Multifunctional Design meets Pinatex
🕒 02:20 - The Fabric Piñatex: From Pinapple Leaves., a waste product to Fruitlether
🕒 07:45 - Challenges of Sustainable Brands
🕒 10:25 - Engaging Customers in the Journey
🕒 13:50 - NGO Projects in Vietnam - Education and Empowerment
🕒 15:45 - Weaving Loom: Keeping a Heritage alive
🕒 16:25 - Relationship Our Belongings: Valuing Tradition and Craftsmanship
NGOs / Projects:
Keep It Beautiful Vietnam (KIBV): www.kibv.ch
Empower Women Asia (EWA): www.empowerwomenasia.org
Disclaimer: Piñatex uses minimal plastic coating and natural adhesives (corn-based) for durability. Research is underway to replace such coatings with natural solutions.
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