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The worsening microplastic solution is endangering not just the environment but human health as well. Caroline Priebe is here to present an effective alternative to make the clothing industry more sustainable: regenerative wool. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, she talks about the many benefits of ditching synthetic materials in favor of wool, which is not only good for the environment but also serves as timeless pieces of clothing. Caroline also discusses the most humane ways of harvesting wool, some sustainable fashion tips, and the best approaches to choosing a good business partner.
About Guest:
Caroline Priebe is the Founder and Designer of Driftless Goods an outdoor apparel brand for people who like nice things and would prefer not to wrap themselves in plastic. Given the challenges the apparel industry faces such as, microplastic pollution in our organs and oceans, growing emissions contributing to climate change and a waste crisis - she set out to design a brand that values both aesthetics and mitigates those impacts. She recently launched with a collection of plastic-free fleece outerwear made with regenerative wool with styles for the whole family.
Guest Website: https://driftlessgoods.com
Guest Social:
https://instagram.com/driftlessgoods
https://tiktok.com/@driftlessgoods
Show Notes:
Driftless - 01:52
I was just really impressed when I saw your launch of driftless goods, so you didn't reach out to me. I was like, wait a minute what's going on? Let's talk. Thank you. Tell me about this development.
Regenerative Wool - 06:43
I wanted you to talk for a moment about this source of regenerative wool.
Benefits Of Using Wool - 08:14
Now looking at products on driftless goods.com, which is the site where they can find both the sweaters that you're talking about. But also some shoes and socks and even jewelry. I wanted to get a better idea of what the benefits are.
Potential Animal Abuse - 12:30
One of the reasons that people might not choose will and this is something I'm conf. And my community and my growing Community as I transition to being mostly plant-based is it comes from an animal?
Partnership Possibilities - 18:10
I really was at a shop in San Rafael. And I'm getting the name of it, but I'll have to find it for you which has like this beautiful little coffee shop in the back but is all really natural textiles and what I would call this slow fashion perspective.
Washing Tips - 20:14
I didn't you couldn't just take wool and put it into the washer on. Let's say a gentle cycle.
Personal Impact - 22:16
Bet's talk for a moment about individualized personal impact when it comes to making these sorts of choices.
Sustainable Fashion Tips - 24:26
If you had any tips to offer our audience specifically for shifting their practices today for a better tomorrow as it relates to Fashion, what would they be?
Available Products - 28:57
People can find the selection of your products that driftless Goods. Can you talk about what they'll see their?
Closing Words - 30:22
Thank you so much for joining me today Caroline. I know that we can all send people to driftless goods.com and on all social channels
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