How can your old t-shirt change the world? | Karishma Gupta | TEDxUniversity of Manchester

Dive into the world of circular fashion in this compelling TEDx talk, where fashion entrepreneur Karishma Gupta explores the extraordinary potential hidden within the threads of your old T-shirt. Focusing on the crucial theme of textile recycling and the innovation of low-impact materials, this presentation illuminates the path towards a more sustainable future. Discover the incredible journey your discarded garments can undertake, transforming from environmental burdens in landfills to catalysts for positive change. The talk not only addresses the environmental toll of fashion but also delves into the power of circular economies and the role of individual choices in fostering a more responsible approach to clothing consumption. Video produced by Fuse TV Manchester and edited by Benjamin Newman. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organised by a local community. Karishma, founder & CEO of Eslando, a circular fashion tech company on a mission to accelerate textile recycling. She is a fashion technologist with over a decade of experience of working in the supply chains. Her perspective on sustainability took a sharp turn when she encountered the 90 acre big Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi. Witnessing the scale of waste first hand ignited her mission to revolutionise textile recycling. She realised that, despite the use of sustainable materials, clothing ultimately finds its way into landfills. This realisation prompted her to start Eslando to find a solution to make it easier than ever to recycle greater volumes of post-consumer textiles. Their innovative solution connects fashion brands with consumers and textile recyclers to build the most trusted, measurable and impactful relationships through products. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx