54: Infusing Sustainable Materials Into The Fashion Industry (ft. Dr. Amanda Parkes)

<p>From turning food waste into clothing to harvesting wildflowers regeneratively to make down fibers, PANGAIA finds unique and innovative ways to make the fashion industry more sustainable. </p> <p> </p> <p>Check out our <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/msecompanies'>MSE Company Database</a> and free <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/mseprofessionaldevelopmentguide'>professional development guide</a> for materials scientists and engineers!</p> <p> </p> <p>In Episode 54, Dr. Amanda Parkes, the Chief Innovation Officer at PANGAIA, discusses how materials science can be used to create technologies that mimic nature and produce sustainably-made clothing. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p> <p> </p> <p>🔹️  Amanda’s diverse experiences and what drives her passion for sustainability and fashion</p> <p>🔹️ How PANGAIA makes down fibers without using animal feathers or petrochemicals</p> <p>🔹️ Converting waste from the food industry into comfortable, appealing clothing</p> <p>🔹️ Collaborating with a seaweed farm in Iceland to restore the natural ecosystem</p> <p>🔹️ What MSEs can do to help reduce the cost of manufacturing for sustainably-made clothing</p> <p>🔹️ Advice for MSEs looking to disrupt industries where there has been a traditional way of doing things for a long period of time</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about our <a href='https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2'>MSE Career Development Online Course</a>, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our Discord <a href='https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN'>community</a>! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also, check out our <a href='https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop'>MSE-themed merchandise</a> if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!</p> <p> </p> <p>For shor