Meet The Experts

“Being in the fashion industry as Sustainability Manager of a dyeing and finishing company made my research go through the consumption of water to realize that the fashion industry is a massive consumer and polluter of our fresh water. Believing that we can, together, change this reality and being able to implement some of these changes is what inspires me to collaborate with Drip by Drip.”

“I believe we, Humans, have the mission to make sure we utilize always our knowledge and capabilities to make the world a better place for us and future generations of every living being. A professional in a key environmental industry, I have a unique opportunity to really make it happen.”

"I believe there is hope the fashion industry can transition from users of water to utilising collective action to become stewards of water that protect our valuable resource across the value chain for all through traceability, transparency and circular systems. I am happy to partner with Drip by Drip to contribute to building an ecosystem of collaboration for a more accountable and fair fashion industry that values water and a healthy functioning hydrological cycle within the boundaries of the planet."

I am dedicated to advancing sustainable wet processing practices within the textile industry. Drawing from my educational background in dyestuff chemistry and water engineering, coupled with hands-on experience working in effluent treatment plants across diverse sectors, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the textile industry's environmental impacts. Specializing in life cycle assessments, I help quantify ecological footprints to implement innovative technologies centered on sustainable chemical management and circular systems that reduce the sector's environmental burden. My goal is to transition the fashion industry from a mere user of water to a steward that values this vital resource and a healthy hydrological cycle within planetary boundaries.

Yarns are in the origin of creation. As spinners, we feel responsible to find new sourcing and production options that leads to a paradigm shift in the textiles water footprint, designing yarn solutions which are real water saving choices.”

“I am passionate about water and sustainability, and I decided to dedicate my career to both. Starting from technical work in wastewater treatment, I am now looking at broader aspects of water, such as ecosystems, stewardship and basin management. Currently, the textile industry poses serious challenges to global environmental health, and this needs to change. I am happy to collaborate with Drip by Drip to raise awareness and boost actions around water in the industry. However, as one company cannot solve all issues alone, collective action is needed– working with civil society, other companies, the financial sector and government. Together we can really make the difference in the sector, but we need to start now!

Lavinia, has 15 years of experience in the field of sustainability in fashion & agriculture, having transitioned from roles rooted in compliance and auditing. She has grappled with her own challenges, recognizing the limitations of the traditional sustainability narrative. Lavinia has also witnessed the pitfalls of engaging in what she refers to as "stewardship superiority" during her years of advising farming communities, textile factories and fashion brands and retailers around the world. She is currently in the process of getting divorced from so-called Sustainability Inc.
Through her participation in Possible Futures Course “Intro to Decolonial Sustainability” Lavinia has come to understand the importance of social justice and environmental justice, embarking on a journey of questioning power structures within the context of sustainability. She now works as a freelancer, dedicated to diverse projects focused on justice issues in the consumer goods sector and is also on the way to decolonize her personal yoga practice.