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Most of us who have grown up in the West have been taught the altruistic and compassionate deed of 'giving back' or donating clothing (amongst many other stuff) to charity or thrift shops because there are people in need. Up until a year ago, I myself believed donating clothing to charity was a good thing, because it means the things I no longer...
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What is Upcycled and Recycled Clothing & The Truth About Textile Recycling Programs
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If you're in the sustainable fashion space or are learning more about what sustainable fashion is and looks like, you may have heard of the terms upcycled clothing or recycled clothing. What exactly is that and how does that look within sustainable fashion?UPCYLCING CLOTHINGUpcycling clothing "is to take old, worn out or damaged clothing and transform it into something new" (Immago). It is...
You've probably heard about the terms brainwashing, whitewashing or even stonewashing, which essentially means making something seem as if it has certain positive qualities when in fact it may not be true (Macmillan Dictionary). The same goes for the fast fashion industry and what we call greenwashing.What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a form of marketing that conveys a false or deceptive impression and...
