Ellie.Talks Podcast
Your insight in the world of textiles & fashion
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EP19: Maurits Vandeputte, Valvan, Innovation, the fuel for your organization’s future
Innovation / To Innovate. We all know the word “innovation”, but how many of us really know how to “innovate”? How do you put the
EP18: Jo Van Landeghem, Creamoda, the EPR unravelled, what you can already do today.
EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility, also known as UPV in Dutch or REP in French, is probably one of the buzzwords of the past months. But
EP17: Karla Basselier, The power of the young people, sustainability, and female leadership.
For this first podcast episode of the year, we welcome the new leading lady for the Belgian textile industry in the studio. After more than
EP16: Fa Quix, Fedustria, The value of sustainability in times of a crisis
The reality today is that times are tough and many companies in our industry are struggling to cope with extreme cost increases, with many being forced to temporarily suspend production. But there are opportunities that can be seized in terms of sustainability.
EP28: Implementing Sustainability: A Conversation with Lieve Vermeire, Sustainability Manager Van de Velde
This episode delves into the complexities of implementing sustainability in a major fashion player like Van de Velde. Join us as we get personal insights from Lieve about her journey, her passion for people, and the unique challenges of driving a large company towards sustainability. Numerous interesting insights, relevant for every company working around the topic of sustainability.
EP27: A Soft Revolution in the Rug Industry: A Deep Dive with Jozefien Forton – Maison Forton’s Sustainability Journey
January 3, 2024 By Ellie Get ready for a game-changer in the rug industry! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jozefien Forton, the visionary founder and CEO of Maison
EP26 – Koen De Ruyck, Purfi Manufacturing, Pioneering in the realm of recycled textiles
For this 26th episode of our Ellie.Talks podcast, we had the chance to talk to Koen De Ruyck, General Manager of Purfi Manufacturing, a technology company dedicated to transforming waste