How do fashion and technology intersect through AI? 

In today's fashion world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is boosting the unsustainable practices of ultra-fast fashion and to cut designers out of the deal.

But, a new generation of innovators are keen to use the power of AI for good, to design better more sustainable clothes, and to address fashion's big land-fill problems. 

What's possible and how will they do it?
Chair: Anna May Kirk, Program Curator, Powerhouse Museum
Dr Taylor Brydges, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Wajiha Pervez, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Design, Architecture & Built Environment and Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS
Justin O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO, ReWise

This event was part of Climate Action Week Sydney, supported by City of Sydney. 

Watch this panel discussion online on the UTS website.

Impact Talks at UTS is produced by UTS Impact Studios, with sound engineering by Alison Zhuang.

How do fashion and technology intersect through AI?  In today's fashion world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is boosting the unsustainable practices of ultra-fast fashion and to cut designers out of the deal.
But, a new generation of innovators are keen to use the power of AI for good, to design better more sustainable clothes, and to address fashion's big land-fill problems. 
What's possible and how will they do it?
<ul>
<li>Chair: Anna May Kirk, Program Curator, <a href="https://powerhouse.com.au/">Powerhouse Museum</a></li>
<li>Dr Taylor Brydges, <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/isf">UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures</a> </li>
<li>Wajiha Pervez, PhD Candidate, <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-design-architecture-and-building/design/research/centre-excellence-sustainable-fashion-textiles">Faculty of Design, Architecture &amp; Built Environment and Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS</a></li>
<li>Justin O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO, <a href="https://www.rewise.app/">ReWise</a></li>
</ul>
This event was part of <a href="https://www.caw.sydney/">Climate Action Week Sydney</a>, supported by City of Sydney.  <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/isf/about-us/events/ai-sustainable-fashion-scoundrel-or-saviour">Watch this panel discussion online on the UTS website</a>.
Impact Talks at UTS is produced by <a href="https://impactstudios.edu.au/">UTS Impact Studios</a>, with sound engineering by Alison Zhuang.

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AI and sustainable fashion: saviour or scourge?

How can carbon be remade into stuff that we want and use every day?

Imagine a world where all the products we want and interact with become 'carbon sinks' and reduce atmospheric carbon emissions. 

in this world, when you buy a product, you'd decarbonise the atmosphere, make sure that the carbon stays out of the atmosphere and is repurposed in innovative ways. 

Production and consumption would be sustainable and have a positive impact.

How can carbon help us fight climate change?

Host 

Craig Reucassel: Australian writer, comedian, and TV presenter, best known for his work on the Australian TV programs, The Chaser and The War on Waste, televised on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (the ABC). (Australia)



Introduction: How can we rethink carbon?

Alex Thomson: Marine ecologist, Science and Technology Australia ‘Superstar of STEM’, leading science communicator and industry engagement manager in the UTS Faculty of Science, and a big fan of algae and how it can change our planet! (Australia)

Panellists

Gunter Beitinger: Industrial engineering and project leader at multinational technology company Siemens – striving towards net zero with SVP Manufacturing, Factory Digitisation, and Decarbonisation Platform SiGREEN. (Germany)

Julia Reisser: co-founder of innovative climate-positive Australian company Uluu, leading production of a natural material derived from oceans able to replace plastics at scale. (Australia)

Peter Ralph: Leading international researcher in the fields of algae bio-systems and biotechnology, seagrasses, and the adaption of aquatic plants to warming and acidifying oceans; and Executive Director of the UTS Climate Change Cluster in the Faculty of Science. (Australia)

Amy Low: Director of brand and marketing for iconic Australian surf-wear company, Piping Hot, delivering sustainable and affordable material and product production for clothing, swimwear, footwear, and accessories. (Australia)

About Global Gamechangers

Global Gamechangers is presented by the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, as a series of public conversations about the issues that matter. Find out more at uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers

Watch the video recording of this talk on YouTube.

Impact Talks at UTS is produced by UTS Impact Studios, a podcast studio that unlocks academic research through engaging and accessible podcasts.

Sound engineering is by Alison Zhuang. 

How can carbon be remade into stuff that we want and use every day?
Imagine a world where all the products we want and interact with become 'carbon sinks' and reduce atmospheric carbon emissions. 
in this world, when you buy a product, you'd decarbonise the atmosphere, make sure that the carbon stays out of the atmosphere and is repurposed in innovative ways. 
Production and consumption would be sustainable and have a positive impact.
How can carbon help us fight climate change?
Host 
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/radio/people/craig-reucassel/11088556">Craig Reucassel</a>: Australian writer, comedian, and TV presenter, best known for his work on the Australian TV programs, The Chaser and The War on Waste, televised on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (the ABC). (Australia) 
Introduction: How can we rethink carbon?
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Alexandra.Thomson">Alex Thomson</a>: Marine ecologist, Science and Technology Australia ‘Superstar of STEM’, leading science communicator and industry engagement manager in the UTS Faculty of Science, and a big fan of algae and how it can change our planet! (Australia)   Panellists
<a href="https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/gunter-beitinger/">Gunter Beitinger</a>: Industrial engineering and project leader at multinational technology company Siemens – striving towards net zero with SVP Manufacturing, Factory Digitisation, and Decarbonisation Platform SiGREEN. (Germany)
<a href="https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/julia-wiener-reisser">Julia Reisser</a>: co-founder of innovative climate-positive Australian company <a href="https://www.uluu.com.au/">Uluu</a>, leading production of a natural material derived from oceans able to replace plastics at scale. (Australia)
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Peter.Ralph">Peter Ralph</a>: Leading international researcher in the fields of algae bio-systems and biotechnology, seagrasses, and the adaption of aquatic plants to warming and acidifying oceans; and Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/climate-change-cluster">UTS Climate Change Cluster</a> in the Faculty of Science. (Australia)
<a href="https://unglobalcompact.org.au/speakers/amy-low/">Amy Low</a>: Director of brand and marketing for iconic Australian surf-wear company, <a href="https://www.pipinghot.com.au/">Piping Hot</a>, delivering sustainable and affordable material and product production for clothing, swimwear, footwear, and accessories. (Australia)
About Global Gamechangers
Global Gamechangers is presented by the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-design-architecture-and-building">UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building</a>, as a series of public conversations about the issues that matter. Find out more at <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers">uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers</a>
Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIo0HSYVFBs">video recording of this talk</a> on YouTube.
Impact Talks at UTS is produced by <a href="https://impactstudios.edu.au/">UTS Impact Studios</a>, a podcast studio that unlocks academic research through engaging and accessible podcasts.
Sound engineering is by Alison Zhuang.

The Big Carbon Rethink: Global Gamechangers 2 of 3

World cities are home to the vast bulk of humanity.

Urban environments are also responsible for 75% of global emissions. 

In this international discussion, experts explore the transformative power of Green Infrastructure (GI) in urban landscapes and examine innovative ways to make cities smarter, greener, and more communal - places where people can live for generations to come.   
The transformation of 'concrete jungles' into liveable green hubs does not happen overnight nor by accident.  It needs tremendous imagination, willpower, and collective effort. How can we do this?
How can we deeply rethink resources, their value, and the concepts of ‘scarcity’ and ‘abundance’ to make a sustainable, habitable world?
How can we integrate nature, infrastructure, and technology?  
What are some of the most innovative green tech solutions leading to change for the better? 

Host 

Anthony Bourke: Professor of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney and TV Presenter; Australian host of the popular TV series Grand Designs Transformations, Restoration Australia, and Grand Designs Australia (all on ABC TV)

Panellists

Remy Sietchiping: Internationally recognised expert and UN strategist on Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems; Chief of Policy at UN-HABITAT, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.

Germain Briand: Owner and director of the internationally acclaimed company, The Urban Canopee, on a bold mission to accelerate our cities’ greening through innovation to fight climate change and re-connect people with nature.

Jua Cilliers: Recognised global leader in urban planning and green infrastructure solutions, 'A Defender of the Future', Head of the School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney.

Rob Stokes: Leading Australian spokesperson on city planning and the importance of Net Zero Cities; former New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

About Global Gamechangers

Global Gamechangers is presented by the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, as a series of public conversations about the issues that matter. Find out more at uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers

Watch the video recording of this talk on YouTube.

Impact Talks at UTS is produced by UTS Impact Studios, a podcast studio that unlocks academic research through engaging and accessible podcasts.

Sound engineering is by Alison Zhuang. 

World cities are home to the vast bulk of humanity.
Urban environments are also responsible for 75% of global emissions. 
In this international discussion, experts explore the transformative power of Green Infrastructure (GI) in urban landscapes and examine innovative ways to make cities smarter, greener, and more communal - places where people can live for generations to come.   
<ul>
<li>The transformation of 'concrete jungles' into liveable green hubs does not happen overnight nor by accident.  It needs tremendous imagination, willpower, and collective effort. How can we do this?</li>
<li>How can we deeply rethink resources, their value, and the concepts of ‘scarcity’ and ‘abundance’ to make a sustainable, habitable world?</li>
<li>How can we integrate nature, infrastructure, and technology?  </li>
<li>What are some of the most innovative green tech solutions leading to change for the better? </li>
</ul>
Host 
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Anthony.Burke">Anthony Bourke</a>: Professor of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney and TV Presenter; Australian host of the popular TV series Grand Designs Transformations, Restoration Australia, and Grand Designs Australia (all on ABC TV)
Panellists
<a href="https://habnet.unhabitat.org/users/remy-sietchiping">Remy Sietchiping</a>: Internationally recognised expert and UN strategist on Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems; Chief of Policy at UN-HABITAT, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
<a href="https://urbancanopee.com.au/about-us/">Germain Briand</a>: Owner and director of the internationally acclaimed company, The Urban Canopee, on a bold mission to accelerate our cities’ greening through innovation to fight climate change and re-connect people with nature.
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Jua.Cilliers">Jua Cilliers:</a> Recognised global leader in urban planning and green infrastructure solutions, 'A Defender of the Future', Head of the School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney.
<a href="https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/rob-stokes">Rob Stokes</a>: Leading Australian spokesperson on city planning and the importance of Net Zero Cities; former New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
About Global Gamechangers
Global Gamechangers is presented by the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-design-architecture-and-building">UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building</a>, as a series of public conversations about the issues that matter. Find out more at <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers">uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/events/global-game-changers</a>
Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcqiG_4HWUU&amp;t=1s">video recording of this talk</a> on YouTube.
Impact Talks at UTS is produced by <a href="https://impactstudios.edu.au/">UTS Impact Studios</a>, a podcast studio that unlocks academic research through engaging and accessible podcasts.
Sound engineering is by Alison Zhuang.

Greening Our Cities: Global Gamechangers 1 of 3

Six problems. Six solutions. 
Natural disasters and local communities.
Sustainable building on a large scale.
A carbon tax and climate economics.
Engaging the public on climate change.
The potential of algae to replace common materials.
Recycling glass in new ways.

Hear three minute presentations from leading UTS experts and industry practitioners on solutions related to rethinking disaster recovery, new materials to drive a circular economy, climate-adapted businesses, and ways our cultural institutions are addressing the climate crisis. 

Speakers 

Professor Elizabeth Mossop, Creative Industries Strategic Lead and Academic Director, Northern Rivers Living Lab, UTS 

Associate Professor Stefan Lie, Co-Director, Material Ecologies Design Lab, UTS 

Dr Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience, UTS Business School 

Dr Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil, Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Cluster (C3), UTS 

Dr Jenny Newell, Curator for Climate Change, Climate Solutions Centre, Australian Museum 

Carmel Reyes, Climate Action and Sustainability Manager, Powerhouse  

Sam Kernaghan, Director of Resilience at the Committee for Sydney offers a response to the climate solutions discussed. 

This event was part of Climate Action Week Sydney, supported by City of Sydney. 

Impact Talks at UTS is produced by UTS Impact Studios, with sound engineering by Alison Zhuang. 

Six problems. Six solutions. 
<ul>
<li>Natural disasters and local communities.</li>
<li>Sustainable building on a large scale.</li>
<li>A carbon tax and climate economics.</li>
<li>Engaging the public on climate change.</li>
<li>The potential of algae to replace common materials.</li>
<li>Recycling glass in new ways.</li>
</ul>
Hear three minute presentations from leading UTS experts and industry practitioners on solutions related to rethinking disaster recovery, new materials to drive a circular economy, climate-adapted businesses, and ways our cultural institutions are addressing the climate crisis. 
Speakers 
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Elizabeth.Mossop">Professor Elizabeth Mossop</a>, Creative Industries Strategic Lead and Academic Director, Northern Rivers Living Lab, UTS 
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Stefan.Lie">Associate Professor Stefan Lie</a>, Co-Director, Material Ecologies Design Lab, UTS 
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Mona.MashhadiRajabi">Dr Mona Mashhadi Rajabi</a>, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience, UTS Business School 
<a href="https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Unnikrishnan.Kuzhiumparambil">Dr Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil</a>, Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Cluster (C3), UTS 
<a href="https://australian.museum/get-involved/staff-profiles/jenny-newell/">Dr Jenny Newell,</a> Curator for Climate Change, Climate Solutions Centre, Australian Museum 
<a href="https://theorg.com/org/powerhouse-2/org-chart/carmel-reyes">Carmel Reyes</a>, Climate Action and Sustainability Manager, Powerhouse  
<a href="https://sydney.org.au/about/sam-kernaghan/">Sam Kernaghan</a>, Director of Resilience at the Committee for Sydney offers a response to the climate solutions discussed. 
This event was part of <a href="https://www.caw.sydney/">Climate Action Week Sydney</a>, supported by City of Sydney. 
Impact Talks at UTS is produced by UTS Impact Studios, with sound engineering by Alison Zhuang.

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