The Legacy of Waste Couture, with Luz Claudio

EHP: The Researcher's Perspective

English - August 01, 2011 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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In the 2007 news feature "Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry," EHP explored the environmental and occupational health implications of producing cheap—indeed, virtually disposable—clothing. This story has gone on to become the journal’s most popular article of all time. Author Luz Claudio tells host Ashley Ahearn about the inspiration for "Waste Couture," why this story has captured so much attention, and changes she has seen in fashion since its publication. Visit the podcast webpage to download a full transcript of this podcast.