April 29, 2024 | Fashion Takes Action

7R: RESALE

Sometimes we just don’t want to donate our clothes. Maybe you spent a lot of money on a garment, or you know that someone else did. And so this is where RESALE comes into play because now there are so many apps and consignment stores that allow us to make a bit of money from […]

7R: REPURPOSE

Also referred to as “upcycling”, this R is all about taking something old and turning it into something new – and usually better! How many t-shirts do you own that you never wear? Why not turn them into a tote bag, wall art or a macrame plant hanger? Check out our You Tube DIY playlist […]

Selling It Forward – Using Creative Passion to Support A Circular Economy

Fashion Takes Action is excited to share the launch of a new platform that not only champions the reduction of waste and the reuse of materials but also supports organizations (including FTA!) that are working to help the planet and the beings who live here. We met Janelle at WEAR and were excited to hear […]

Seeking Innovators for Textile to Textile Recycling

Recycling has become the predominant means in Canada for diverting metal, plastic, paper, organics, batteries and old electronics from the waste stream. However, textiles are rarely considered in this, despite knowing that roughly 500,000 tonnes of textiles from the residential waste steam, and about the same amount from the IC&I sector are sent to Canadian […]