138: The Chemistry Behind Thrifting and Slow Fashion With Debbie Mitchell
“Individual choices matter. Thrifting is part of that.”
Debbie Gale Mitchell is an associate teaching professor in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Denver. She has worked as a spectroscopist for the last two decades and has published more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in the field of spectroscopy. As a chemistry professor, Debbie is committed to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to makes her courses accessible. She teaches general chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and chemistry + art. She is also an avid thrifter, supporter of sustainable and slow fashion, and collects vintage romance novels at arc!
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:
- The advantages of avoiding fast fashion.
- How thrifting helps reduce your carbon footprint.
- The ethical choices around clothing.
- Experimenting with fashion and design in an ethical way.
- Fabrics and natural fibers that are the most sustainable.
- Finding vintage romance novels.
