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'We change lives with pre-loved bras' - Elaine Birks-Mitchell, Founder and CEO, The Bra Recyclers

Did you know that on average, a woman owns six bras, but only wears two and worn bras only last 6-9 months!?The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing a year and 95% of these textiles can be recycled, but only 15% gets donated or recycled. That is just astonishing!

I invite you to have a listen to my conversation with Elaine to learn about how you can recycle your own bras- even if you are living outside of the US.

Padmini Govind - Partner - Tharangini Studio

I am so happy today to speak with Padmini Govind, Partner of Tharangini Studio! The Studio specialises in sustainable and responsibility made organic hand block printed fabrics and is fact the oldest and last surviving hand block print studio in Bangalore, India. Tharangini Studio is ISO 26000 compliant which focuses on social responsibility and helps businesses and organizations translate principles into effective actions to operate in a socially responsible way.

Darcy Roehling- Founder, women17 in conversation with journalist Jess Carter

Hi listeners! Today we are shaking things up at women17. I’m journalist Jess Carter and after featuring 25 women on the podcast, I think it’s about time we put Darcy under the spotlight! So, welcome, Darcy.