Organizations
Other Organizations Against Fast Fashion
Centre For Sustainable FashionCentre for Sustainable Fashion is a research center at the London College of Fashion. It works to find new ways to continue to create fashion at a lower environmental and social cost. The Centre for Sustainable Fashion intends to continue researching and educating sustainable fashion practices and to work directly with businesses to give them the tools needed for sustainability. |
Greenpeace USAGreenpeace is a non-profit organization working to shed light on and create solutions to environmental issues. One of Greenpeace’s current campaigns is “Living Toxic-Free” which aims to eradicate major chemical disasters and reduce industrial pollution. Its goal is to pressure clothing companies to use safer practices and chemicals. Nike, Adidas and H&M have all pledged to reconfigure their production practices through Greenpeace’s advocacy. |
Solidaridad NetworkSolidaridad works to make the cotton supply chain more sustainable.It first begins with the farmers, teaching them more sustainable practices for watering, harvesting and planting. Solidaridad also wants to offer greater physical protection to the farmers growing the cotton. As of now, farmers encounter extremely harsh and dangerous chemicals that have unknown consequences. |
TRAIDTRAID has three main goals which are to increase clothes reuse, fund development projects to improve the textile industry and educate people on the textile industry.It has 1,500 locations for people to donate their clothes in 191 districts around the U.K. The organization resells and repurposes donated clothes. It also donates money to organizations dedicated to improving the conditions and livelihoods of people working in the textile industry. (Map of one donation site in Lewisham, London) |
Waste & Resource Action ProgrammeWaste & Resource Action Programme generates practical solutions to extend clothing life and reduce clothing waste around the world.WRAP encourages the repair and return of clothing to extend the life of unwanted clothing. WRAP also encourages companies to follow the example of companies such as Patagonia and Lulu Lemon which offer repairs of their merchandise. This practice promotes prolonged use and manifests less waste. |