In this episode of Change Is Now, your hosts Eartha Hubbell and Stella Abril talk about mega fast fashion company, SHEIN. Shein is a B2C company based in China. They are one of the leading e-commerce sites in the world with over 7 million monthly users on their app ALONE. 40% of Shein website visitors are based in the US. Eartha and Stella break down Shein’s business practices and uncover if their sustainability claims are true or greenwashing.

01:10 - Fast Fashion Stats

03:30 - SHEIN background

09:40 - Sustainable Claims

11:45 - Ethics

19:00 - SHEIN X - Design Competition

21:45 - Can SHEIN ever be sustainable?

31:35 - Demand Change

33:00 - Sustainable Options that compare to SHEIN styles

Learn more about SHEIN and Fast Fashion Companies:

Shein.com

Remake.world

Fashionrevolution.com

Today we are talking with Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association’s Executive Director, Madeline Dolgin and we are breaking down the superstore, Target. If you’re a frequent Target shopper or someone who’s ever wondered just how sustainable Target truly is, you won’t want to miss this episode. Madeline shares her expertise and research on the store and you’d be surprised to know that the department store is cooking up some sustainable initiatives.

Today we are talking with Remake Ambassador, Emily McKay from British Columbia, Canada and breaking down the brand ASOS. Your hosts Eartha and Stella are asking the questions you want to know about ASOS and their sustainability and transparency. We are talking about the Bangladesh accord and the Payup petition and giving you all tips for making an impact from a consumer perspective. 

00:40 - Before we get into our brand, can you tell us a little about the Payup petition?

03:40 - What’s your take on ASOS? Where do they stand with the Bangladesh Accord as as of now?

05:10 - From your perspective, how transparent and sustainable is ASOS?

08:00 -do you think it’s possible for a company with a business model likes ASOS to ever be sustainable?

10:30 -what are some ways people can tell if the sustainability claims a company makes is Green washing or not?

15:00 - How can we be allies for garment workers all over the world?

Learn more about Emily McKay at her blog:

https://www.emeroo.com/

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