A Bon Entendeur | Le futur de l’industrie textile sera circulaire et durable

A Bon Entendeur | The future of the textile industry will be circular and sustainable More videos from A Bon Entendeur on YouTube: http://www.rts.ch/abe-youtube A Bon Entendeur is also on Facebook:   / rtsabe   00:00 Recycled fiber: lots of marketing, little ecology In the clothing department, the terms "recycled," "sustainable," or "eco" are multiplying. But the reality is far less green. The "fast fashion" system has accelerated even further in recent years, leading to enormous waste of resources and the production of tons of garbage. Some consumers, aware of this reality, have started frequenting second-hand shops. They also have the opportunity to learn how to repair or transform their clothes to extend their lifespan. As for eco-responsible fashion, it is still a niche market that forces customers to choose lesser-known brands. Our report. 05:24 Textile Industry: Transformation on the Horizon A new European Union strategy aims to transform the highly polluting and waste-producing textile industry into a circular and sustainable economy. What will the implications be for manufacturers and consumers? This is a European project; how does it affect Swiss consumers? Linda Bourget discusses this with Lison Meric, the journalist who produced these reports. 07:29 What Will Change What will this project mean in concrete terms for our clothes? One way to make the textile sector circular is to generalize the production of clothing made from recycled textiles. But clothing production uses a lot of energy and materials, so it is also necessary to extend their lifespan as much as possible. 14:42 What are the implications? We have all seen the images of mountains of clothing from Europe ending up in landfills in Africa. What will the European textile industry do to stop the massive export of textile waste? As a result, will clothing prices increase? Linda Bourget discusses this with Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of Euratex, Brussels. 18:11 How are recycled textiles made? Recycling is therefore central to a more sustainable approach to the textile sector. But fiber recovery and fabric production remain complex processes. A report from the Prato region, near Florence. 26:24 Donating clothes, yes, but which ones? The quality of clothing is important for recycling, but also for the secondhand market. Many consumers donate their old clothes. But to prevent them from ending up in an open-air landfill in an African country, there are a few simple rules to follow. What proportion of the clothes received at sorting centers are still reusable? What are the basic tips for making a meaningful donation? Linda Bourget discusses this with Typhaine Guihard, president of the Geneva Textile Coordination. 29:43 And the 2022 Golden Ball Award goes to… Throughout the year, you, the viewers, sent ABE examples of small consumer absurdities that punctuate consumers' lives. We submitted some of them to you throughout the year, and you were able to vote on them. Last December, ABE joined forces with the programs Etikettenschwindel de Kassensturz (SRF) and Etichetta ingannevole de Patti chiari (RSI) in a grand national final, with the aim of choosing the worst consumer absurdity in Switzerland for 2022. The winning company will be awarded the 2022 Golden Ball Award tonight. 35:04 Consumer News This week: • Supermarket breads advertised as sourdough but which also contain yeast. ABE takes stock of the advantages and disadvantages of both methods from the manufacturer's and the consumer's perspective. • In Bon à Savoir magazine's ranking of the 10 most irritating companies of 2022, the top spots are held by companies we've covered extensively at ABE. We revisited, in particular, a report on Obligo, a company specializing in invoicing and debt collection, which employs a questionable method to get consumers to pay. • Coop and Migros magazines promote Veganuary (a portmanteau of vegan and January). But just a few pages later, the weekly promotions highlight significant discounts on ground beef, chicken, and salmon. Find Swiss Radio and Television (RTS): Website: http://rts.ch Video portal: http://rts.ch/play Facebook:   / rts.ch   Twitter:   / radiotelesuisse   Instagram:   / radiotelevisionsuisse   Google+: https://plus.google.com/+RadioTelevis...