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Highlights
Engaging urban youth in sustainable fashion is key to promoting eco-conscious choices. As trendsetters, young people influence market demands, making their involvement crucial. Schools, universities, and community programs can educate them on ethical sourcing, upcycling, and waste reduction.
Youth involvement fosters innovation in sustainable fashion and entrepreneurship. Many are exploring biodegradable fabrics, digital fashion, and local production. Cities can support them through funding, mentorship, and integrating sustainability into fashion education.
To achieve zero waste in fashion and textiles, we need systemic change, including reducing overproduction, sourcing responsibly, and embracing ethical manufacturing. Likewise, extending the life of textiles through reuse, repair, and recycling, along with improving recycling technologies and infrastructure, is crucial to minimizing waste and recovering valuable resources.
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Stories and News

- By: Olga Tsaplina
- Date: marzo 30, 2025
The Statement of Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach on the International Day of Zero Waste 2025
- 2 min read

- By: Olga Tsaplina
- Date: marzo 28, 2025
Weaving Sustainability: How Kichwa Youth Are Transforming Museo Otavalango into a Model One-Stop Youth Centre
- 4 min read

- By: Olga Tsaplina
- Date: marzo 27, 2025
“Start Small But Think Big”: Samed Ağırbaş on Zero Waste, Youth, and Global Partnerships
- 5 min read

- By: Olga Tsaplina
- Date: marzo 26, 2025
Fashioning Our Future: Youth Pioneering Circular Fashion in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
- 4 min read

- By: Olga Tsaplina
- Date: marzo 25, 2025
Zero Waste Marathon: A Global Call for Sustainable Fashion!
- 2 min read
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