Sustainable Fashion, E-Bikes, Lumberjack Stories

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A man selects a top from long double racks of clothing in a warehouse.
In this March 12, 2019, file photo Willie Walton hangs clothing on a three-tiered conveyor system at the ThredUp sorting facility in Phoenix. (Matt York/AP Photo)

More clothing brands are marketing themselves as sustainable, but what does that really mean? We look closer at the latest trend in the fashion industry. We also discuss a rise in electric bike sales and hear about the history of lumberjack myths and legends.

Featured in this Show

  • The Rising Demand For Sustainable, Environmentally Conscious Clothing And Consumption

    More and more consumers are interested in finding their clothes in meaningful, sustainable ways such as buying from small companies, shopping in thrift stores, wearing vintage fashion or repairing what is already in their closet. We talk with a professor about the growth in “anti-fashion fashion.”

  • What To Know Before Buying An Electric Bicycle

    Thinking about getting an e-bike? You’ve got company. We talk about what’s driving up sales during the pandemic, and how to buy the one that’s right for you.

  • The Legends Of Wisconsin's Lumberjack Era

    We journey to Wisconsin’s lumberjack history and learn about some of the era’s legendary creatures, myths and folklore.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Sarah Eichhorn Guest
  • Pam Moore Guest
  • Chad Lewis Guest

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