Fashionable tidbits

There were so many questions that I wanted to ask our super inspiring guests on the Ep#2 Circular Fashion, but I couldn’t cram them all into a 45min pod. If you’re like me and want to be an ethical and sustainable fashion consumer, I’ve included some great resources below where you can learn more.

As mentioned on the podcast, the ABC.H website has a wealth of information on different materials and fabrics used by the fashion industry. Swat up on the environmental cred of each material commonly used in the production of garments.

The HARA team on ethical production

More about Dr Nolene Byrne’s technique to separate cotton blends so that they can be more easily recycled.

Thinking of building a sustainable wardrobe, want some tips on how to extend the life of your favourite garments, or info on clothing recycling? It’s all here

Deepfakes deep dive

If you enjoyed the Deepfakes episode and want to take a deeper dive into current research around deepfakes, we recommend the following articles and activities below to get you started.

Read about the preliminary results of Dr Simon Cropper’s deepfake citizen science research project, called the ‘Fake Out Challenge’.

Or if you are up for a challenge, test how well you can spot deepfakes by taking the ‘Fake Out Challenge’.

More about Dr Abhinav Dhall’s new and exciting deepfake detection approach.