In the 4th segment of this season we focus on addressing the textile waste created in the design and manufacturing of our garments. We speak with Jessica Schreiber, the founder of Fabscrap, an organization diverting textile waste from landfills and creating a system for reuse and recycling. Fabscrap focuses on responsibly managing the waste found between the stages of a garment's design and production.
In this conversation, we speak about:
Forgotten waste components of garment design
Fashions burden on municipalities waste infrastructure
Benefits of addressing a sustainability issue as a non-profit vs. a for profit organization
Not so fun fact: textiles are the fastest-growing waste stream in many municipalities across the nation
Finding ways to extend our garments' life, and divert waste away from landfills and prolonging their useful life are cornerstones to sustainable business models addressing fashion’s negative environmental impact. Fabscrap bridges the gap between the brand’s operations, creating textile waste (think samples, swatches, etc.) and complying with increased regulatory and consumer pressure to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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