One-on-One with: Rosario Hevia, Founder & CEO at Ecocitex

🗣The textile industry accounts for 10% of CO2 emissions
In addition, the industry is responsible for 20% of the polluted water streams, and releases 500k tonnes of microfibres into the ocean every year. The social impacts of the industry are also devastating: precarious conditions for workers, indecent wages, child labor, and more 👖👚
Meet Ecocitex, a Chilean social company that sells 100% recycled textile products to more than 250 women-led businesses across the country, with the mission to eradicate textile waste in the country. Ecocitex recycles used textiles into new materials, employing women and low-income communities in the process ♻️
Each year, Ecocitex recycles between 60 to 70 tons of clothes, recirculating over 30’000 clothing items in the industry, and considerably reducing carbon emissions. The company regularly donates a significant portion of its recycled goods to vulnerable communities.
Enjoy interview with Rosario Hevia, CEO & Co-Founder at Unergy🎙✨
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