Dealing with Fashion Industry Plastic Pollution
SHORT VIDEO CLIPS, 21 Nov 2022
The Story of Stuff Project – TRANSCEND Media Service
4 Nov 2022
The Repair Model That Could Save the Fashion Industry’s Environmental Impact
The apparel industry is churning out new designs so quickly that their inventory can almost be considered single-use plastic. In the outdoor world, most clothing designed for camping, hiking, and other rugged conditions uses nylon and polyester, fibers made from plastic.
Enter Repair Lair: a Minneapolis-based shop repairing and selling second-hand outdoor clothing and gear, extending its lifetime. Repair Lair is one of many companies transforming the apparel industry, leading the way with a revolutionary business model to keep our clothes out of landfills.
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