Jessica Schreiber, Founder of FABSCRAP, Saving Cities From Textile Waste

In the 4th segment of this season we focus on addressing the textile waste created in the design and manufacturing of our garments. We speak with Jessica Schreiber, the founder of Fabscrap, an organization diverting textile waste from landfills and creating a system for reuse and recycling. Fabscrap focuses on responsibly managing the waste found between the stages of a garment's design and production.

In this conversation, we speak about:

• Forgotten waste components of garment design 
• Fashions burden on municipalities waste infrastructure
• Benefits of addressing a sustainability issue as a non-profit vs. a for profit organization 

Not so fun fact: textiles are the fastest-growing waste stream in many municipalities across the nation

Finding ways to extend our garments' life, and divert waste away from landfills and prolonging their useful life are cornerstones to sustainable business models addressing fashion’s negative environmental impact. Fabscrap bridges the gap between the brand’s operations, creating textile waste (think samples, swatches, etc.) and complying with increased regulatory and consumer pressure to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. 

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Fabscrap: https://fabscrap.org/