Hi readers! Today, we'll be talking about the last topic in sustainable fashion month! Upcycling! Hope you enjoy!
Upcycling: Get creative and transform old clothes into new and unique pieces.
Facts on upcycling:
1)Upcycling reduces textile waste, conserves new or raw material such as organic cotton. It also reduces the amount of water and energy needed to produce new clothing, and in the end, saves valuable resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2)Author Gunter Pauli wrote the first book on up cycling in the year 1998.
Fashion and Clothing Companies that Upcycle
- RE.STATEMENT: the online marketplace where you can buy or sell original, one-of-a-kind upcycled fashion statement pieces.
- Looptworks: bags and basic apparel made from unwanted fabrics.
- Recycled Firefighter: wallets and bags made from used firefighter gear.
Also, here is a link that you can send to your friends or family! It has a QR code.
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