Fashion Industry Faces Reckoning on Black Friday: Sustainability Moves to the Forefront
As Black Friday approaches, the fashion industry grapples with its significant contribution to climate change. A UNEP report highlights textiles as a source of greenhouse gas emissions, prompting some industry players to promote sustainability. Events like Eco Fashion Week Africa showcase upcycled fashion, while certain brands opt out of traditional Black Friday sales, emphasizing reuse and sustainability to curb overconsumption.
SOU's Junk-to-Art Program: Showcasing Innovation and Community Collaboration in Sustainability
The SOU Institute for Applied Sustainability's Innovation Fund will be highlighted with an exhibition featuring student artists from the Recology Ashland-SOU Artist-in-Residency program, transforming waste into art. The event marks the second year of this unique initiative promoting environmental awareness and community collaboration.