Using Hemp to Make Towels & Save Water with Brianna KilcullenUsing Hemp to Make Towels & Save Water with Brianna Kilcullen
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life
My guest today is Brianna Kilcullen. She's a sustainability consultant, hemp hustler, and founder of Anact and act is short for enact the simple act of taking action and creating positive impact. Brianna's simple act was to create a sustainable towel made out of hemp and organic cotton that is better for the planet. In 2019, she helped legalize hemp in Florida while launching Anact. Prior to starting Anact, she worked in the apparel industry for prAna, a subsidiary of Columbia sportswear and Under Armour. She was Under Armour's first ever full time sustainability employee. She's traveled to over 40 countries and has worked in factories on almost every continent. Brianna graduated from the George Washington University International Business Program and is an avid traveler and dual citizen in Ireland and the United States. Today, we're talking about sustainability in the textile industry, why she chose to make hemp towels and more.
19:29•23 Sept 2020
Revolutionizing Towels: Brianna Kilcullen's Hemp Solution
“We want to inspire our people to take simple acts to create impact every time they think of our brand or use our products.”
Imagine drying off with a towel that not only feels great but also helps save the planet. In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, Callee sits down with Brianna Kilcullen, the trailblazing founder of Anact, a company dedicated to making sustainable towels from hemp and organic cotton. Brianna's journey into sustainability began in the apparel industry, where she witnessed firsthand the environmental and social challenges plaguing textile production. Her response?
Create a product that not only addresses these issues but also sets a new standard for eco-friendly living. Brianna's passion for sustainability is palpable as she shares her experiences working for major brands like Under Armour and prAna. She reveals how her travels to over 40 countries and her work in factories across multiple continents fueled her commitment to creating positive change.
With Anact, Brianna has crafted towels that are naturally resistant to bacteria and more productive than traditional cotton towels. Throughout the conversation, Brianna emphasizes the importance of sustainable business practices and understanding your customer. She discusses the benefits of hemp, from its minimal water usage to its durability, making it a superior choice for eco-conscious consumers. Anact's mission is simple yet powerful: inspire individuals to take small steps towards creating a positive impact.
Looking ahead, Brianna hopes to encourage other supply chain partners to adopt sustainable practices and support local production. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable living, eco-friendly products, or simply curious about how one person's vision can lead to meaningful change. Tune in and get inspired to make your own positive impact on the world.
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