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With the rise of fast fashion outlets like Shein and Temu alongside the wider mainstream options available that contribute substantial amounts of clothing waste to landfill, experts are calling for an urgent response on a governance, business, and individual level.

Wire Host Sara spoke to Mindful Fashion Chief Executive Jacinta Fitzgerald about the problem, and the industry response to sustainability, as well as University of Auckland Marketing Professor Mike Lee about the importance of ethical consumption.for individuals.

First, is the interview with Fitzgerald, where she begins by talking about the organisation Mindful Fashion.

Following this, Sara spoke to Marketing Professor Mike Lee about the research he has undertaken around consumerism.

This week on Bit Crush, Porcelain and Prose are joined by their good mate and long time collaborator JB Clare.

They kick things off with some forward-thinking house and techno, before moving into contemporary jungle and breaks, with JB bringing plenty of fresh flavours along the way.

Enjoy <3

In the midst of some scorcher days I thought I'd bring some laid back beach vibes to the studio, before we stepped it up as per. Mori Ra, Drifting Clouds, DJ Spinna and Roland Clark, NoTenshun feat. Sandy Mill and Alphabethead all featured, and we dipped into the bFM faves archive playing Fuemana (RIP), James Pants and Gang Starr to name just a few.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin chats with us about what may have triggered the Black Death, a chameleon-like nanomaterial, and how microbes could help protect underground nuclear waste.

Landing 20 December, Forces of Flight, MOTAT’s newest Aviation Hall exhibition - Discover the forces that take you sky-high!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!