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The fibershed project- Living one year in locally grown clothes
Published by Sustainable World Radio on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 09:00
Original article: http://pdcastsusworldradio.libsyn.com/the-fibershed-project-living-one-year-in-locally-grown-clothes
by Rebecca Burgess

Rebecca Burgess is an ecological restoration educator, author, and textile artist.  Burgess is the founder of the Fibershed Project; a year-long challenge to live in clothes made from fibers sourced within 150 miles from her home.  In this interview, Burgess explains what a fibershed is, talks about the hidden environmental costs of the textile industry, and shares with listeners some of her favorite natural fabrics. 

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