Smart Collection and Automated Dispatch
Why is reducing waste and recycling important in schools? In light of the ongoing environmental crisis, waste and recycling is becoming an increasingly urgent issue. Schools need to start engaging in conversations about more sustainable practices, such as recycling and other alternatives to reduce landfill waste. Educating faculty, staff, and students on best practices can […]
Introduction For those wishing to take the plunge into a sustainable fashion future, Slow Circular Fashion (SCF) provides a holistic solution. It’s an innovative system for producing apparel that offers social, economic, and environmental advantages compared to traditional “throw-away” clothing. At its core, SCF is composed of three main steps: design-produce-use-reuse. Consequently, it is critical […]
Introduction Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. And yet, many people are still unaware of the role that the fashion industry plays in contributing to this global problem. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, behind only the oil industry. And yet, it continues […]
Recycling textile waste is crucial for environmental justice The recycling textile industry is a crucial part of the circular economy and reducing textile waste. However, the industry is fraught with environmental and social injustices. The majority of the world’s recycled textiles come from developing countries, where workers are paid low wages and work in dangerous […]
Introduction The consequences of fast fashion have been devastating to the quality of clothing donations. As more and more of the global population embraces the idea of fast fashion, clothing donations have become increasingly disposable. Cheaply produced and quickly discarded clothes have flooded the secondhand market, causing the value of donated clothes to plummet. This […]
The problem with plastic bottles The problem with plastic bottles is that they’re made from petroleum. The process of turning petroleum into plastic is extremely energy intensive, and it pollutes the environment both during and after production. Not only does the production of plastic bottles pollute the environment, but the bottles themselves are a major […]
Introduction When it comes to learning about textile waste, few sources are as profound as Disney movies. The top life lessons we can learn from these movies about textile waste are: 1. We must be willing to change our perspective in order to see the value in textile waste. 2. Textile waste can be used […]
Introduction The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Every year, we produce billions of garments that end up in the landfill. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There is a growing movement of people who are rejecting fast fashion in favor of slow, sustainable, and ethical fashion. […]
Introduction A decade ago, the term “sustainability” was mostly associated with the environmental movement. But today, it’s become mainstream, with a growing number of businesses, nonprofits, and individuals alike committed to making positive change. The fashion industry is no exception. In recent years, there has been a shift from the traditional linear model of “take, […]
Introduction The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a growing number of fashion brands that are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. By shopping from these brands, you can help support the shift to a more sustainable fashion industry. […]