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The Art of Reuse: TRASHION Hits the Runway
Fast fashion describes the propensity with which clothing flies off retail shelves. Styles change, but the volume of textile waste continues to burden landfill operators and their surrounding communities. About 85 percent of textile waste in the United States goes to either landfill or incineration, with a fraction of a percent ending up in the textile recycling supply chain.
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Fast fashion describes the propensity with which clothing flies off retail shelves. Styles change, but the volume of textile waste continues to burden landfill operators and their surrounding communities.
About 85 percent of textile waste in the United States goes to either landfill or incineration, with a fraction of a percent ending up in the textile recycling supply chain.
But, the market for reuse is seeing demand from clothing retailers.
TRASHION is an innovative fashion show held at WasteExpo each year that explores the art of reusing textiles to flip the concept of fast fashion to one that is more sustainable.
In 2023, the WasteExpo special event attracted more than a dozen designers. The competition heats up this year in Las Vegas, with fierce competition from 18 competitors.
View the entries from last year and get ready for TRASHION at WasteExpo on Tuesday, May 7, Noon until 2 p.m. West Halls, Show Floor, EREF’s Booth 653.
TRASHION is presented by EREF, Waste360, Dress for Success Southern Nevada, and New Orleans Fashion Week.
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