Ellie.Connect’s community manager Amélie takes the mic to talk about our North Star of sustainability, exciting platform updates for fall 2025, and how we’re supporting circular textiles through collaboration, knowledge and innovation.

For this final episode before the summer break, we sat down with Céline Delaey, CSR officer at Dassy, a leading producer of workwear. In her role, Céline is shaping and implementing a sustainability strategy from the ground up – a strategy that touches everything from product design to employee engagement.

Her journey is a refreshing reminder that change doesn't always come from the top – sometimes, it starts with one person who dares to stay persistent. In this conversation, we talk about the evolution of CSR at Dassy, the importance of a solid strategy and how getting everyone on board is key to real progress.

What happens to your clothes after you donate them? In episode 41 of Ellie.Talks, we explore the journey of secondhand textiles with Els Houttequiet, project manager at Herwin - the umbrella organisation for circular and social enterprises in Flanders. Together with Julie, Els delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding reuse, recycling and export. From AI-powered sorting to moral dilemmas in the export chain, this conversation sheds light on the complexity and potential of giving textiles a second life.