Edwin Keh: Groundbreaking innovations in textiles

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the New Horizons Podcast. You
might not be familiar with Edwin Keh, but he stands as one of the
most influential figures in the textile industry's sustainability
landscape. If you're curious about the current state of affairs,
then this podcast is just what you need! We became aware of Edwin
Keh when we heard about the "Green Machine" – an innovative
recycling facility that can separate polyester from cotton using
pressure, heat, and water. However, Edwin Keh, CEO of Hong Kong
RITA (Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel), inspires not
only with recycling solutions. His institute is simultaneously
researching 70-80 projects, including solutions for irrigation-free
cotton cultivation and the filtration of microplastics using sound
waves. Edwin and his scientists are primarily focused on bringing
these solutions to the market quickly and scaling them to address
the diverse challenges in the apparel industry. Our conversation
with Edwin offers a completely new perspective on what is possible.
Links Awards | HKRITA
https://www.hkrita.com/en/our-innovation-tech/achievement/awards
The Green Machine
https://hmfoundation.com/2021/10/12/the-green-machine-to-transform-textile-recycling-in-cambodia/