🎙 Where Does It Come From? Podcast Episode 42:

From Field to Fashion: Sustainable Leather in the UK 🐄🌱

In this episode, host Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing brand Where Does It Come From? delves into the fascinating world of leather with special guests Sara Grady and Alice Robinson, co-founders of British Pasture Leather.

Leather is often a controversial material, but can it be produced in a way that supports a sustainable and regenerative future? Sara and Alice share their insights on how regenerative agriculture can build connections and traceability into the leather industry —creating a system that benefits people, animals, and the planet.

Tune in to explore: ✅ The environmental impact of leather production ✅ How regenerative farming can be part of the solution ✅ The connection between environment, farming, and fashion ✅ The journey of British Pasture Leather in reshaping the industry

🎧 Listen now and discover how leather can have a positive story to tell!

🚀 Exciting News! The Where Does It Come From? Podcast has been named one of Feedspot’s Top 50 UK Sustainability Podcasts! 🌍💚 Huge thanks to our listeners and supporters.

Sara and Alice co-founded British Pasture Leather in 2020, creating the first supply of leather made from animals raised on regenerative farms in the UK. Inspired by a belief that regenerative agricultural practices are a crucial solution in renewing soils, stewarding land and reforming food and fashion systems, British Pasture Leather is linking leather with exemplary agriculture and forging new connections between farming, food and material culture. In 2023, Grady + Robinson were named sustainability thought leaders by the Vogue Business 100 Innovators List and won the Ryan Young Climate+ Award from the Textile Exchange.

Biographies

Sara Grady is a co-founder of British Pasture Leather. Her work focuses on creating food and fibre systems that are beneficial to people, animals, land, and nature. As Vice President of Programs for agricultural non-profit Glynwood (www.glynwood.org) in New York’s Hudson Valley, she directed numerous initiatives supporting regional farming and food culture. She has also worked with various food and farming enterprises to provide strategic planning, research, grant writing, program design and creative direction. Previously, she was a multimedia producer. She is a Senior Fellow of the Environmental Leadership Program; a fellow in the Royal Society of Arts, Commerce, and Manufacture; and she was a founding Board member of the New York Cider Association.

Alice V Robinson is a cofounder of British Pasture Leather and the author of Field, Fork, Fashion, a book that chronicles the making of her 2019 design collection Bullock 374. Her work explores the relationship between food and fashion by connecting farming to product design while revealing the story behind leather material. Alice graduated from the RCA in 2018, her work has since been shown at the London Design Festival, Victoria and Albert Museum, and MAD Brussels; her collection ‘11458’ was acquired by the V&A in 2020.

Jo Salter is driven by a passion for social justice and environmental causes. In 2013, she founded Where Does It Come From?, an award-winning social enterprise renowned for its transparent approach to clothing production, allowing customers to trace their garments back to the farm. Jo is also a director of Khadi London CIC a regenerative textiles knowledge hub, a regular speaker/writer and host of the Where Does It Come From? podcast. She was selected as a DEFRA Year of Global Change ambassador, a Pioneers Post/NatWest WISE 100, and a top 50 Sustainable Fashion Influencer in 2022. In 2023 shortlisted in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and in 2024 selected by Feedspot as a top 20 sustainable business influencer.

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🎧 Where Does It Come From? Podcast: Exploring Natural Dyes with Amber Fry and Hamza Zaidi! 🎧

In this episode, Jo Salter—your host and founder of the sustainable fashion social enterprise Where Does It Come From?—is joined by two experts in the world of natural dyes, Amber Fry and Hamza Zaidi, for a fascinating discussion on the growing movement to return to nature for our colours and fabrics.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

🌿 What are natural dyes? – We’ll break down the history and importance of using dyes derived from plants, minerals, and other natural sources. These dyes have been used for centuries to create stunning, vibrant colours—without the harmful chemicals that synthetic dyes introduce into our environment.

🎨 How are natural dyes made and used? – Amber Fry, a designer, natural dyer, and eco-innovator, shares insights from her work cultivating a natural dye, food, and fibre garden on her Kent allotment. She discusses how she draws inspiration from nature each year to create sustainable plant-based dyes and consults for industries looking to reduce their environmental footprint.

🌍 Natural dyes in industry – Hamza Zaidi represents AMA Herbal, the global leader in manufacturing eco-friendly, extract-based natural dyes for the textile industry. Since 1996, AMA Herbal has been pioneering environmentally sound dyeing solutions with their motto: "Colouring the world naturally". Hamza will take us through the research and development journey that has made AMA Herbal the go-to supplier for businesses looking to shift towards sustainable practices, and how their products promote a healthier planet.

🛠️ How can businesses and individuals start using natural dyes? – We’ll discuss practical steps that both companies and individuals can take to incorporate natural dyes into their operations and everyday lives. This is a crucial conversation for those who are passionate about ethical fashion and environmental responsibility. If you're interested in reducing your impact on the planet through more conscious consumer choices, this episode is packed with valuable tips and insights.

Join us for a deep dive into the vibrant world of natural dyes, and learn how we can all make a difference through thoughtful, planet-first design!

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• AMA Herbal at www.amaherbal.com

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Welcome to episode 40 of the Where Does It Come From? podcast.

In this episode your host, Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing social enterprise Where Does It Come From? chats with Sue Campbell. Sue is the founder of Kind2, creating haircare that brings you great hair with zero plastic. Your dog can also benefit - there's a doggy shampoo bar available too!

Kind2 creates multi-award winning, high performing solid shampoo and conditioner bars. The bars are formulated with premium plant based ingredients for shiny, healthy hair. They're also vegan, palm free and pH balanced making use of natural fragrances and colours.

You can try Kind2 for yourself with the code WHERE15 https://kind2.me/discount/WHERE15 for a 15% discount on bars and sets (not applicable to subscriptions).

Links from this episode:

https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk

https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/shampoo-is-80-water

https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/is-there-silicone-in-your-shampoo

https://kind2.me/blogs/kind2/palm-oil-in-shampoo

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