The Fibershed Project- Living One Year in Locally Grown Clothes

Published: Oct. 28, 2010, 2:36 a.m.

Rebecca Burgess is an ecological restoration educator, author, and textile artist.\xa0 Burgess is the founder of the Fibershed Project; a year-long challenge to live in clothes made from fibers sourced within 150 miles from her home.\xa0 In this interview, Burgess explains what a fibershed is, talks about the hidden environmental costs of the textile industry, and shares with listeners some of her favorite natural fabrics.\xa0