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Building sustainable fabric and accessory businesses in North American markets

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@Marinelayer and Spanish fabric mill Recover are recycling old t-shirts to create new ones made of 50% recycled cotton. No added water, no new dyes

via Elizabeth Segran @FastCompany
https://t.co/WqWQqi78eH

#sustainabletextiles #recycledclothing #circulareconomy

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Sending congrats to Kenyan company Green Nettle for winning the #GlobalChangeAward for developing a process that creates fabric from organic nettles https://t.co/O6NZdNGQtL via @qzafrica

#sustainablefashion #circulareconomy

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@LVMHPrize announced its 2019 finalists, and "most...have #upcycling at the heart of their designs... a strategy that combines creativity with environmental and ethical awareness."

via @wtvox

https://t.co/SVQX9vFdIM

#sustainablefashion #circulareconomy

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@Woolmark Good on them! Regenerative agriculture seems to make a lot of climatic and personal-wellness sense. It seems, too, there could be good business opportunities as well e.g. complete and circular utilization of land resources

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Regenerative agriculture = "farming and grazing practices that...reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity." via @regeneration_in

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Regenerative agriculture results, "in higher-quality fibers and leathers, which is a clear boon for luxury producers."

via @Fashionista_com

https://t.co/MSrMlF1rR9

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The Phoenix Open features some of the world’s best golfers. We attended yesterday and learned about @WasteManagement’s waste and recycling initiatives while watching talented athletes go to work. Congratulations on your win @RickieFowler!!

#greenestshowongrass #Circulareconomy

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We had a great time @dgexpo in New York two weeks ago
Tomorrow we travel to Denver for @OutdoorRetailer #snowshow
Exciting #textileinnovations are brewing @Muirtextile in 2019