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Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein
Nov 4, 2024
Joon Silverstein, Founder of Coachtopia, champions a sustainable fashion movement that redefines luxury by transforming waste into innovative designs. She discusses the urgent need to shift from a linear to a circular economy, addressing the environmental toll of fast fashion. Silverstein highlights how discarded materials, particularly leather scraps, can be reimagined into desirable fashion items. The conversation advocates for embracing imperfections and fostering a collaborative approach to create a waste-free future in the industry.
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- Fashion contributes significantly to global waste, highlighting the urgent need for a circular economy that rethinks luxury and sustainability.
- Transforming waste into new fashion products showcases the potential of innovative design processes that embrace imperfect materials and reduce environmental impact.
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The Waste Problem in Fashion
Fashion is a significant contributor to waste, with 85% of materials produced ultimately ending up as waste, either incinerated or sent to landfills. The industry has witnessed a drastic increase in consumption, rising by 400% over the last two decades, resulting in substantial greenhouse gas emissions. As one of the most polluting industries globally, fashion's linear production model is being scrutinized as unsustainable, especially with the escalating climate crisis. Recognizing the scale of waste generated led to the realization that opportunities exist to create a circular fashion system rather than merely addressing the symptoms of waste.
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