EP38: The value of strong business communities – Insights from Pieter-Jan Provoost of Agoria
In the latest episode of Ellie Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pieter-Jan Provoost, Director Energy Technology Club at Agoria, Belgium’s leading federation for the technology industry. Pieter-Jan has years of experience in fostering business communities, supporting companies in navigating complex industrial landscapes, and promoting Belgian technological expertise on the global stage. In […]
EP37: ‘Be positively stubborn’. Inge Nuyens of Dox Interiors on innovation in the interior design industry.
In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Inge Nuyens, CEO and driving force behind Dox Interiors, a Belgian company renowned for its innovative interior concepts tailored for modern learning and working environments
EP36: “Duurzaam durven doen”: How Studio D’s founders are helping companies make an impact
In the latest episode of Ellie Talks, we had the pleasure of welcoming Charlotte Vandierendonck and Saartje Boutsen, the founders of Studio D, to discuss their inspiring new book, “duurzaam durven doen” (Daring to Be Sustainable). This episode dives deep into their backgrounds, the motivations behind their work, and the practical insights they offer to […]
EP35: Insights on Sustainability Communication with Delphine Van Hoecke, PR and Communications expert, Founder of Loud and Clear
In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, effective sustainability communication is more important than ever. Companies face the challenge of crafting authentic narratives that resonate with their audiences while avoiding pitfalls like greenwashing. In this episode of Ellie.Talks we discover the key insights from Delphine Van Hoecke, a PR and communication expert and founder of Loud and […]
EP34: The Future of Mattress Recycling: Insights from Ruben Demets, Recycling Manager at BekaertDeslee
As the world shifts towards a circular economy, industries across the board are rethinking how they handle waste and design their products. The mattress industry is no exception. In a recent episode of the Ellie Talks Podcast, Ruben Demets, Recycling Manager at BekaertDeslee, a pioneer in sleep solutions, shared his insights on the challenges and […]
Ellie Talks Summer Edition – Six Must-Know Insights of the first half of 2024 to reflect on at the end of Summer
In the first half of 2024, the Ellie team has uncovered key insights that are shaping the future of the textile industry. From the power of in-person connections at industry fairs to the importance of persistence in driving sustainable change, our latest podcast episode dives into these findings. Join us as we explore why inspiration is often undervalued, how perfection shouldn’t hold us back, and why circular collaborations are like dating. The journey of innovation and sustainability is moving fast—let’s keep up together!
Bonus Episode: Getting To Know Roosmarie Ruigrok
**NL Blogpost Below Getting to know… Roosmarie Ruigrok Roosmarie is an expert in sustainable fashion and textiles and founder of Clean & Unique. In this interview together with Julie, she shares her journey, insights and the reason why a collaboration with Ellie.Connect was a logical thing to do. Personal and Career Journey Roosmarie describes herself […]
EP31: The SCIRT project: on developing a True Cost Model to quantify circularity in the Fashion and Textile Industry
Welcome to Episode 31 of Ellie Talks, your gateway to sustainable fashion and textiles. In this episode, we’re joined by Anse Smeets, a circular economy researcher at VITO, a Flemish independent research organization in the field of cleantech and sustainable development whose goal is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. It is also […]
EP30: Circular Diaper Services with Alby Roseveare, WOOSH
Published on 25.4.2024 By Ellie.Connect Welcome to episode 30 of our Ellie.Talks, your insights into the world of sustainable textiles and fashion. For this episode, Julie sits down with Alby Roseveare, co-founder of Woosh. Woosh is a diaper service for daycare centres with a circular mission. Join us as we explore the motivations, challenges, […]
EP 29: The Story Behind “Do Pants Grow on Trees?” – A conversation with Jasmien Wynants & Judith Thomas on changing the World with a Read-Along Book
Published on 14.3.2024 By Ellie.Connect Welcome to the newest episode of our Ellie.Talks, your insights in the future of sustainable textiles and fashion. It’s a very important episode today because this time Julie was joined by two inspiring ladies. Today they will talk about Jasmien’s and Judith’s passion project: a children’s book (but not really) […]
