Threadwork Advocating Sustainable Style

Threadwork at McMaster just wrapped up it's term one clothing swap with beaming success! This group in association with OPIRG is creating more sustainable clothing options for students here on campus and educated students on the impact of the fashion they wear. Catch our full interview with organizer Alicia where we chat about the 14th annual Clothing Swap and anticipate how you can get involved as a participant or a volunteer at the Winter Term swap! Threadwork focuses on both Environmental and Social Justice aspects while educating the community on "fast fashion." 

While staying on top of Fall trends is important to a lot of us, Threadwork is doing an amazing job at advocating the options available to for more sustainable clothing choices. Investing in well-made, ethically sourced or recycled goods, we can really make an impact in reducing our personal footprints! Alicia is also working on educating students on their waste footprints with her Sustainability project involving compost bins on campus, you can find more information on Food Waste at Mac here.

OPIRG McMaster's Mission is to empower students and community in exchanging ideas and taking action on diverse social justice and environmental issues by connecting individuals, groups, organizations, and resources. Their vision is to engage, inspire, and empower all to achieve positive change through grassroots initiatives, like this one! To get involved or learn more about the work they're doing, click here!