Episode 98: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part II

<p>In part two of a three part series, Liz Ricketts of the<a href="https://theor.org/"> OR Foundation</a> is back to continue our discussion about the repercussions of our overconsumption on Ghana, its people, and our entire planet.  And Amanda gives a lesson on circularity and clothing recycling...and why these two terms are being used more and more in greenwashing campaigns.</p><p>Please follow the OR Foundation on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/">@theorispresent</a></p><p>Watch the CBS Morning segment about fast fashion and Kantamanto:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPEwv3sZbs">  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPEwv3sZbs</a></p><p><strong>Extra Credit Reading:<br></strong><a href="https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-circular-fashion/"><strong>"</strong>What is Circular Fashion?"</a>  Madeleine Hill, Good On You.<br><a href="https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-a-circular-economy-29666">"What Is A Circular Economy?"</a>  Teresa Domenech, The Conversation.<br><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/gulnazkhusainova/2019/06/12/why-the-circular-economy-will-not-fix-fashions-sustainability-problem/?sh=2f10b4784d05">"Why The Circular Economy Will Not Fix Fashion's Sustainability Problem," </a>Gulnaz Khusainova, Forbes.</p><p>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/clotheshorsingaround">Clotheshorsing Around</a> facebook group.</p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!</a><br>You can also make a one-time contribution via Venmo to <strong>@crystal_visions</strong></p><p>Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:</p><p>Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market.  Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they lov