π§ Ecopreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies on Green Fashion & Renting Your Wardrobe
Archive of Dan Snow's History Hit π§ • 31m
Did you know that the fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined? Or that most of the clothes we donate to charity end up in landfill? Ecopreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies joins Jimmy on his farm to discuss green fashion and renting our clothes. Eshita is the founder of the worldβs first social fashion rental app, By Rotation. Discover how fast fashion is impacting the planet, and the small changes to our wardrobe which can make a big difference.
You can find out more about By Rotation: https://www.byrotation.com/redirect-to-app
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