La Rhea Pepper Chief Executive Officer at Textile Exchange

La Rhea is the founder and CEO of Textile Exchange.  In addition to developing standards, they also publish critical industry data that enables brands and retailers to measure, and track their use of preferred fibers and materials. With their Climate positive strategy, Textile Exchange is the driving force for urgent climate action on textile fiber and materials with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber production by 2030.  La Rhea shares her story in this episode which begins with her experiences as A fifth-generation farmer.

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