Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement
Join me, Prof Wayne Visser, for inspiring conversations with leaders in the breakthrough movement to regenerate nature, society and the economy. Thriving is about going beyond sustainability to a net positive agenda of innovation and regeneration. Each episode is a dialogue with thought leaders and pioneering practitioners, capturing their perspective on the six great transitions to thriving: how to go from degradation to restoration of ecosystems, from depletion to renewal of resources, from disparity to responsibility in communities and workplaces, from disease to revitalisation of health, from disconnection to rewiring through technology, and from disruption to resilience in infrastructure and institutions. We also explore what kind of leadership are needed to create a thriving future, and how organisations can take action to integrate thriving into their strategies, products and services. This is not about false hope or blind optimism, but we actively focus on innovative solutions and positive tipping points for change. The podcast builds on the foundations of my bestselling book "Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy." I look forward to having you join the movement for thriving and welcome your suggestions for who I should feature as invited guests on the podcast. Credits: Host: Wayne Visser. Podcast music: Amil Raja
Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement
8. Remaking Fashion by Regenerating Cotton with Niccy Kol
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Wayne Visser
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Season 1
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Episode 8
My guest this week is Niccy Kol, Brand and Impact Catalyst for Raddis Cotton, which is building the world’s first regenerative cotton value chain, and Ambassador for Waste2Wear. Listen to Niccy talk about:
- Why promoting recycled and recyclable textiles in a circular economy do not go far enough – and why natural fibres are better
- What it takes to create the world’s first regenerative cotton value chain – and four companies that are showing what’s possible
- Why it is crucial for brands to invest directly in farmer livelihoods – and to cut out the intermediaries wherever possible
- What certification brings in terms of benefits, but also why it acts as a barrier for small farmers to switch to regenerative organic agriculture
- Why creating a regenerative corporate value chain is more responsible than spending money on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
Key links:
Niccy Kol (LinkedIn)
Raddis Cotton (website)
Giving Up (poem)
Thriving (book)
Wayne Visser (website)
Wayne Visser (LinkedIn)