MEN IN STYLE | Introducing, Sam Coulton, founder of Goondiwindi Cotton and first to feature in our Men In Style series.
Introducing, Sam Coulton, founder of Goondiwindi Cotton and first to feature in our Men In Style series.
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Sam, can you tell us about the project…
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This project has been 18 months in the making.
Why is it so important?
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Where to next for the project?
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Messages from Partner Organisations
"Sheridan is committed to setting a new standard for textile waste reduction. We are proud to partner with Goondiwindi Cotton, Coreo, Worn Up, CRDC and Cotton Australia for this innovative trial which, if successful, has the potential to create a truly circular process and divert countless tonnes of pre-loved cotton product from landfill. Continuing our mission to be the change-agent for the homewares industry."Paul Gould, Group General Manager, Sheridan
“Returning cotton garments to the farms on which they began would completely close the loop on a cotton product, providing a win for brands, retailers and consumers looking for circular solutions, and a possible benefit to our farmers, their soils and the planet. It’s very exciting.”
Brooke Summers, Cotton Australia
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2 comments
So lovely to see this project!
We remember Sam from the Planet Ark event 30 years ago when we started to use the Goondiwindi organic cotton fabrics.
We’re still going strong!
Warmest
Manda and Vicki
Maud N Lil Organic Cotton
Hello. I’ve just read the article ‘Waste Deep’ in the Weekend Australian’s AgJournal.
If the cotton clothing being recycled is dyed, does that affect its ability to be used in the circularity project?
Can 100% silk items also be considered for recycling in this project?
Gillian – Brisbane