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"The 17 Sustainable Development Goals... (were) adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, providing a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, acting as an urgent call for action in a global partnership." (para. 1)

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"The SDGs build on decades of work by countries and the UN. "Rio + 20 in 2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - most significant- outcome document The Future We Want laid out a common vision/consensus...Agreement surveyed the results of UN conventions from the previous 40 years.. laid plan for a new set of SDGS to carry forward prior efforts." (Robertson, 2021, p. 28).

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The most important 2015 SDGs involved firstly in a nutshell, "..aiming to end poverty and hunger, supporting economic progress for all people." (Robertson, 2021, p. 28 from the textbook Sustainability Principles and Practice).

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"..Fight inequality and justice." (Robertson, 2021, p. 28).

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"..sustainably manage freshwater resources, restoring terrestrial and marine ecosystems." (Robertson, 2021, p. 28).

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"Address climate change, and make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030, to be accomplished through participation and good governance." (Robertson, 2021, p. 28).

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"To achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, each SDG addresses the global challenges we face. The 17 Goals are interconnected and in order to leave no one behind, it is important to achieve them all by 2030." - Chu Cheung

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Sustainable Fashion Event #1- Eye-opening Documentary Release

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Sustainable Fashion Event #1- Eye-opening Documentary Release

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The True Cost, launched in 2015, "...exposed the social, environmental and economic costs of the fast fashion industry...It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, coinciding with the Fashion Revolution Day." (Team 4tify, 2020, para. 24). Holds relevance due to its strong awareness effects on viewers showcasing the damages the cycle of fashion can truly possess.

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A Brief History in Sustainable Fashion Milestones — 4tify

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Despite 2020 being such a difficult year, humanity’s resourcefulness and resilience shone through, bringing advances on multiple fronts.
2020 confirms our resilience and reminds us that we can bring positive changes in the world despite our circumstances. It is high time that sustainability becomes

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Sustainable Fashion Event #2- MIT Trashion Show

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Sustainable Fashion Event #2- MIT Trashion Show

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Held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2015, the year in which the SDGs were adopted, the show "...celebrated students' creative fashion designs while promoting waste reduction...pieces were made of trash and recycled materials, then modeled on the runway." (Peterson, 2015, para. 2). This was an innovative method to display to students the importance of renewal in clothing production. The pictured outfit above used soda cans and old posters to craft this look.

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Two weeks ago, after a long day of committee was complete, I headed over to the student center to a different committee, this time to judge current MIT students at the annual Trashion Show.

The MIT Trashion Show is a fashion show that celebrates creative fashion design while promoting waste reduction and sustainability. Student designers from MIT and other schools in the Boston area create pieces made of trash and recycled materials, which are then modeled on our runway. Trashion was founded in 2011, is an annual event run by the MIT UA Committee on Sustainability.

I blogged about judging Trashion last year, and, for some reason, the organizers invited me back to judge again this year, along with Professor John Fernandez of Architecture, Professor Martin Hackl of Linguistics, environmentalist & filmmaker Jennifer Galvin of the Thoreau Foundation, and Bina Venkataraman, who directs global policy initiatives for the Broad Institute and teaches in STS.

Trashion Show 2015 Promo Video from MIT UA on Vimeo.

DSL posted a gallery of the event, including pre-event prep, performances by musical and comedy groups, and the judging ceremony. Cathy Z. from Technique sent me some photos as well. Here is an overview of the trashion pieces:

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After the judges had the chance to confer, here is how the awards shook out:

1st Prize: Virginia White
2nd Prize: Coral Bays-Muchmore, Grace Assaye, Alyssa Napier
3rd Prize: Li Wang
Most Avant Garde: Samantha Russman
Most Creative Materials: Alissa Borshchenko
Best Craftsmanship: Annie Zhang
Best Presentation: Stacy Mo
Judge's Choice: Alexandra Von Bjerg

Thanks to the Trashion organizers!

Trashion Chairs: Kathy Camenzind, Yanisa Techagumthorn
Members: Jenny Liu, Coral Bays-Muchmore, Emma Desoto, Mingshi Yang, Jane Fessenden, Amy Liu
UA Sustainability Chairs: Becca Sugrue, Linda Jing

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Recapping Trashion 2015 | MIT Admissions

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At MIT Admissions, we recruit and enroll a talented and diverse class of undergraduates who will learn to use science, technology, and other areas of scholarship to serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

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Sustainable Fashion Event #3- Gucci's 10 Year Strategy

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Sustainable Fashion Event #3- Gucci's 10 Year Strategy

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In 2015, luxury apparel and goods brand, Gucci, first launched their sustainability strategy, Culture of Purpose. The company "..committed to ambitious targets, including reducing total footprint by -40% and greenhouse gas emissions by -50%." (Gucci Equilibrium Impact Report, 2021, para. 13). This paved the way for other designers to follow suit, highlighting the necessity for ethical production.

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ABOUT US

Innovative, progressive, and influential, at Gucci we are creating a wholly modern approach to fashion.

Under the leadership of President and CEO, Marco Bizzarri, and the vision of Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, we have redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing our position as one of the world's most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic-Gucci collections represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.

Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages the development of a series of renowned Maisons in fashion, leather goods, jewellery and watches.

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PEOPLE & PLANET

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

Together, we're focused on the critical aspects that affect our employees, our industry and our communities while envisioning new opportunities for the future.

Promoting Inclusivity, Equity and Gender Parity

Achieving Gender Pay Equity for Equivalent Positions by 2025

Driving Positive Change in Our Communities and Supply Chain

Protecting Our Heritage and Supporting theContinuation of Craftsmanship Traditions

We protect biodiversity and embrace nature-positive strategies for the future while seriously reducing our footprint across our direct operations and our supply chain.

Developing Eco-Friendly Sourcing Solutions, Innovating Materials and Processes with a Circular Approach

Tackling Climate Change by Reducing Our Overall Footprint

Moving to a Nature-Positive Approach

Championing Regenerative Agriculture

Looking Ahead to the Future

We don't just take a stand on the critical issues facing our world today, we take action with a view to the future. We're committed to moving away from the old, traditional systems in fashion and working across our entire ecosystem; drawing on our diverse strengths and talents to drive change for the better. And, while we focus on minimizing our negative impacts, we are also maximising positive impacts on people and the planet. Our distinctive way of creating positive change is rooted in our values, our culture and our creativity. We're constantly exploring and innovating for the future.

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Under the leadership of President and CEO, Marco Bizzarri, and the vision of Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, we have redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing our position as one of the world's most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic-Gucci collections represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.