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On February 1, 2023
By Amanda Cosco
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An Upcoming Talk on Circularity in Fashion

Electric Runway Founder Amanda Cosco is looking forward to sharing her insights an expertise at an upcoming talk at George Brown College in Toronto. The panel will be discussing the value of goods in the circular economy. Attendees can expect…

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On September 25, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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How ThredUp is Using AI to Create a More Circular Fashion Future

All over the world, the climate crisis is top of mind. Last week, millions of activists and concerned citizens took to the streets for a global climate strike, urging leaders to take meaningful action towards curbing catastrophic climate change. So…

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On September 4, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Sustainability’s Golden Age | In Conversation with Kelly Drennan of Fashion Takes Action

It’s September, which means it’s officially fashion season, but before the runway shows kick off in New York we’re bringing you a conversation about sustainability in the fashion industry: When it comes to sustainability, it seems as though the fashion…

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On June 20, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Poshmark Comes to Canada

In Episode 115 of the Electric Runway Podcast, FashionTech Journalist Amanda Cosco welcomes Poshmark back to the show. This time, we're speaking with Maria Morales, the Director of International Expansion. She's here to tell us about Poshmark’s venture into Canada.…

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On February 13, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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5 Events on Sustainable Fashion to Attend in 2019

Sustainability is not a trend, it's a much-needed shift in values for both consumers and businesses. The fashion industry has a big part to play, since it's often pointed to as the second most polluting industry on the planet next…

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On January 30, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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The Australian Circular Fashion Conference

Regular listeners to the show will be familiar with the idea of the circular economy, a topic that has become top-of-mind for the fashion industry. In case you’re not familiar, the circular economy is a restorative and regenerative system that…

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On June 25, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Soon You’ll 3D Print Your Clothes from Home

Fashion will become digital, but don't take our word for it. Instead, look to the innovative fashions of Danit Peleg. In this week's episode of the Electric Runway podcast, we speak with the rising star who has become infamous for her…

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On November 16, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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Giving Textiles a Second Wind

As we all know, the fashion industry is one of the biggest sinners of modern-day pollution. It has even been named the second dirtiest industry in the world, only beaten by the oil and gas, and has been claimed to…