14 August 2024
Mind Your Business: Can pineapple leaves really save the textile industry?
The pineapple, a tropical icon synonymous with prosperity, is a beloved ingredient in countless desserts.
But this sunny fruit harbours a surprising secret: its often-discarded leaves could be the fashion industry's golden ticket to sustainability.
A potential game-changer, pineapple leaf fibre offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional, high-carbon textiles.
Let's find out more from Harold Koh, Founder & CEO, Nextevo.
Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)
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20 April 2022
Sustainable Singapore: Turning pineapple leaves into clothes? Kickstarting the next evolution in sustainable fashion
While most of the talk around climate change revolves around energy consumption and transportation, the apparels industry alone accounts for roughly one-tenth of global carbon emissions. Much of this can be attributed to synthetic fabrics, which makes up over two thirds of all materials used in textiles.
On Sustainable Singapore, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Harold Koh, Founder & CEO, Nextevo, a Singapore based sustainability startup which transforms agricultural waste into sustainable textiles.

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