Textile Sustainability Project

Assignment:

Participate in a Textile Sustainability Event. Each student will have a task in the event. The Mending Project, led by upper level textile students, will be present at the event. 

Collections:

• Shoes
• https://shop.terracycle.com/en-US/products/shoes-and-footwear-zero-waste-boxes?taxon_id=44
• Clothing for recycle
• https://textilerecyclingquotes.com/jacksonville-textile-recycling/
• Old Blankets and Towels for local pet shelters.
• Blankets (for baby, child, adult). Local. 
• Dress for Success 

Student Tasks:

• Poster Design, Print and Distribute - 1
• Design Signage for Tables - 1
• Collect shoes at table - 1
• Collect clothing for recycle at table - 1
• Collect blankets for baby, child, adult at table - 1
• Collect old towels/blankets for pet shelters at table - 1
• Collect for Dress for Success at table - 1
• Document event - 1
• Pick up donations from offices on campus - 3
• Deliver blankets and pet shelter items - 1

Additional Info/Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-get-rid-of-old-clothes/

https://greaterorlando.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/

https://www.giz.de/en/downloads/giz2021-en-promoting-sustainability-textile-industry.pdf