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Our mission is to educate people on sustainable fa

Our mission is to educate people on sustainable fashion, because if people knew the real damage the industry was causing to our air, water, and land - we believe they’d change their habits.⁣
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With material sustainability being a large part of this, we teamed up with TENCEL to produce a number of eco-couture materials to bring about positive change..⁣
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You may have spotted last year’s winning dress on our feed and at the Oscars.⁣
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We’ve shared numerous images of the beautiful and talented @themarleematlin in her @viviennewestwood custom-made RCGD gown, made with TENCEL Luxe filament and black vegan textiles.⁣
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You can take a closer look at it, as well as hear the ethos behind it in the video here.

Wondering where you can make more eco-friendly sho

Wondering where you can make more eco-friendly shopping choices?⁣⁣
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A great place to start is taking a look at your shopping habits. There’s no act too small, and environmentally conscious shopping can help you buy most products sustainably.⁣⁣
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1. Shop Local. Not only does this help out solo business owners, over large multi-national corporations, it usually means you’re buying local produce – which requires less transport, which means less greenhouse gas.⁣⁣
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2. Buy a bamboo toothbrush. Plastic toothbrushes are made up of a spectrum of environmentally unfriendly materials: rubber, crude oil, and petroleum – taking hundreds of years to fully break down. Bamboo on the other hand takes 6 months.⁣⁣
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3. Bring reusable shopping bags. The most well-known and best promoted sustainable shopping habit – with stores themselves supplying ‘bags for life for years.⁣⁣
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4. Buy used. For a long time – buying second-hand has been looked down on by many (although nobody raises an eyebrow at second-hand cars??). However, you can save money whilst reducing the need for overproduction. With so many options to find used items online now, it’s a no-brainer.⁣⁣
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5. Look out for products that use recycled packaging. Requires slightly heightened levels of awareness when moving from counter to counter – but it sends a strong message to manufacturers about what matters to the consumer, in turn changing their behaviour.⁣
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We can al play our part, whilst individually not massive polluters - collectively (with little steps) we can make a huge difference!

The term Sustainability has evolved over the years

The term Sustainability has evolved over the years, and we want to break it down for you.⁣⁣
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As more issues have made themselves known - through the supply chain and various other touchpoints - sustainability no longer covers solely environmental issues, but also social and economic.⁣⁣
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You’ve likely seen this evolution yourself - in your own behaviours and thoughts.⁣⁣
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What was once awareness of something as simple as reusing plastic bags, has possibly grown to look at the bigger picture and question where the products you use come from in the first place.⁣⁣
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There’s a great quote from Dr. Rima Trofimovaite, interim head of certification at Planet Mark defining it, “Sustainability once meant taking public transport rather than driving to work, and packing a plant-based lunch rather than buying a plastic-wrapped sandwich. Now, it requires this and more: think shopping at brands going the extra mile to do their bit, investing with banks that support eco-ventures, and calling for big corporations to do better.”⁣⁣
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As great as it is that sustainability is at the forefront of public discourse, people can find the idea of it quite intimidating: societal pressure, different standards, lack of knowledge.⁣⁣
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And with so many complex issues behind the scenes, who can blame them?⁣⁣
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But sustainability can be simple.⁣⁣
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That’s one of the reasons we’re here, to break it down for you.⁣⁣
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Let us know your pain points, let us help you out - we’re a community after all.

Taking a closer look at Supply Chains is key to su

Taking a closer look at Supply Chains is key to sustainability, along with making worker's lives better across the globe.⁣
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With the increasing demand for fast fashion - retail brands started looking for quicker turnarounds on goods while also lowering costs.⁣
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That is what we call a Supply Chain decision.⁣
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Those who felt the negative impacts of these decisions were the workers in factories.⁣
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Separated by geography, they can sometimes feel worlds apart.⁣
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But they are not - they are our neighbours, people like you and me, with hopes and dreams, and they need our acknowledgment along with our support.⁣
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‘Labour abuse is baked into the supply-chain model championed by apparel giants,’.⁣
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A concerning quote from a labour rights activist, Penelope Kyritsis, but clear to see. KnowTheChain released their 2021 report ranking 37 of the world’s biggest fashion companies on a scale of 0 to 100 on their efforts to fight forced labour.⁣
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They discovered allegations of forced labour at some stage of the supply chain on 54% of them.⁣
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Luxury brands being the worst offenders.⁣
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This is why we’ll always push for more transparency at Red Carpet Green Dress.⁣
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Making companies, ”know and show” their supply chain means they can be held accountable, and then there can be real change.⁣
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How do you feel about what you’re seeing in the fashion industry? Are you happy with the changes? Where do you think improvements can come from?⁣
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Source: @aljazeeraenglish

The Fifth Pillar (TFP) is nonprofit rights and leg

The Fifth Pillar (TFP) is nonprofit rights and legal-based organization with a mission of strengthening democratic institutions in Myanmar.⁣
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The registered local organization of human rights lawyers will manage the funds raised in cooperation with the respected multi-stakeholder initiative Fair Wear. The Fifth Pillar has a strong network with trade unions, labour organizations, and a payment system to ensure safe fund distribution.⁣
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Founded in 2016, it is currently running with 17 staff members in two offices across Myanmar. The organization seeks to guarantee that every citizen enjoys their rights without any kind of discrimination.⁣
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Industry body Fair Wear works with 130 member brands who are committed to finding a fairer way to make clothes.⁣
The organization’s main areas of focus include:⁣
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– Democratic Enlightenment⁣
– Promoting the rule of law⁣
– Advancing Social empathy⁣
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It would be great to hear our community's thoughts, on charities out there you think we should partner up with next?

We’re always on the lookout for those from Gen Z

We’re always on the lookout for those from Gen Z really pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion.⁣
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This week we were delighted to find out that @patrick_mcdowell has been hired at Pinko as their new Director of Sustainability Design (congratulations Patrick!).⁣
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At 24, Patrick has been a champion of sustainability for almost a decade - upcycling since he was 13.⁣
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One of our favourite things about him is how deeply he loves fashion - quoting in a Vogue article “I get quite upset when people say, “Oh, clothes don’t matter”... People have been decorating their bodies for thousands of years,” he continues, “[Clothing is] the most intimate piece of culture that you have access to because you engage with it every single day.”⁣
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However whilst being so passionate about it - he has always strived to champion it in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. Instinctively knowing the joy of upcycling, reusing, and repairing. ⁣
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We wish him all the success, and know he’ll bring Pinko’s sustainability credentials to the next level - exciting times ahead!

Sometimes new terms and jargon can make you feel l

Sometimes new terms and jargon can make you feel like you don’t know what’s going on in the sustainability world!⁣
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We’re here to guide, educate and help break down what’s happening and what the big conversations taking place are.⁣
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In climate conversations specifically - the word carbon is used in a number of ways, so we’ve broken down some of the more commonly used terms below.⁣
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Just remember that these concepts all share the same purpose, and that is to cut back the carbon footprint of a product, locality, or means of production.⁣
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Source: @fastcompany

The ultimate opportunity to showcase how exciting

The ultimate opportunity to showcase how exciting sustainable fashion can be...⁣
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The red carpet at the Oscars is a huge platform for our conversation about sustainable fashion. Why? Well, it is a place where conversations about fashion are exciting and full of anticipation as everybody asks ‘what will they be wearing?’.⁣
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The talent we work with inspires their communities, and gives us the opportunity to showcase sustainability through different lenses and perspectives: it could be vintage, upcycled, recycled, or a spotlight on natural dyes, and it can be a conversation about representation.⁣
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We love being able to raise awareness of the endless opportunities in sustainable fashion, by showing and educating - and reminding people that it’s not just one thing and the conversation can be hopeful and exciting.⁣
Sustainability is a sum of all these different parts and an extremely rewarding and exciting space.⁣
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#oscars #redcarpetfashion #sustainableredcarpetfashion

The fashion industry’s impact on land and people

The fashion industry’s impact on land and people is growing at an alarming speed.⁣
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A collection of environmental problems are giving the fashion industry a bad reputation, from chemical pollution associated with cotton production and textile finishing to the adverse impact of microplastics and the deforestation of ancient and endangered forests for rayon and other cellulosic fibres. ⁣
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Globally, only the housing, transport, and food sectors outweigh the scale of the fashion industry’s impact on land, with the amount of land it uses projected to increase by 35% by 2030. If the fashion industry continues on its current path, by 2050 it could use more than 26% of the carbon budget associated with a 2°C global warming limit. Coupled with these planetary challenges, the fashion industry in 2021 and beyond must step up for social justice.

Last year reinforced the need to amplify BIPOC voices within the global fashion industry. RCGD sees the opportunity to support practices and infrastructure which build a fairer, more representative industry delivering innovative ideas, real impact, and industry-shaping insight from these very groups, many of whom are currently strongly marginalised.

RCGD was conceived in response to the growing need for a new, better, normal. ⁣
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Sustainable fashion is an important area with many interpretations – some believe it can be defined by a no-waste, circular economy approach, others by the use of solely organic or certified materials or a reduced carbon print production process. Others believe it is about a fair and humane treatment of manufacturers and a clear supply chain, or even recycling.

For us, it is any/all of the above⁣
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What is your definition?

The sustainably conscious community is growing at

The sustainably conscious community is growing at an excitingly fast pace...⁣
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With so many ideas, thoughts, chat rooms, and online communities - it can be hard to know where to start.⁣
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This is one of the key reasons we made the decision to release an App, as an authority in the sustainability space we saw it as our responsibility to bring the community together in one space.⁣
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Our main goal with the app is to make sustainable fashion more accessible and lead conversations around eco-design, sustainability for personal impact, and sustainability education with a focus on solutions from personal tips to industry advice.⁣
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The app provides a platform to connect with design talent around the globe and build a community dedicated to promoting and discussing sustainability.⁣
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It is organized by categories including interviews with sustainability leaders and pioneers, a message corner with updates on relevant news from RCGD, features, blogs, and editorials.⁣
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Curious to check it out? Hit the link in our bio and you’ll find it, waiting to welcome you in.

How can we redefine the future of Europe’s fashi

How can we redefine the future of Europe’s fashion and textile industries?⁣
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This was the big question asked at Frankfurt Fashion Week, where the general consensus was that “Fast Fashion is a poison to our planet”. As stated by the President of The European Commission herself, Ursula von der Leyen.⁣
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A point made was that things need to be made to a better standard, so they last longer - for too long fashion has looked for the cheapest materials and cheapest factories, meaning things fall apart faster, meaning people need to buy more to replace what they’ve thrown away.⁣
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This led to the question, how are things made and where did they come from? A question we always highlight here at At Red Carpet Green Dress, as we believe transparency is key to fixing the industry.⁣
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This involves looking at everything across the supply chain: fibre, fabric, dye, spinning, transportation.⁣
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This transparency, in turn, puts the responsibility on the organisations who provide us our products - are they making sure their factories treat the workers fairly? Are the materials they are using quality and geared towards sustainability?⁣
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At the event, Marcus Löning, CEO of management consultancy Löning Human Rights said, “EU buyers are changing their relationship with suppliers… The pressure [to do the responsible thing] is so much higher now.”⁣
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The more awareness in the public, the more pressure there is - let’s keep going!

When you’re fighting for the right causes, you f

When you’re fighting for the right causes, you find the right partners.⁣
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We have been incredibly blessed to work with numerous incredible people since our inception - from incredible talent to world class organisations, and we’re always looking for others (who share our values) to partner up with.⁣
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One of our closest partners, in the last couple of years, has been Tencel who we partnered up with for the 92nd and 93rd Academy Awards!⁣
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So who/what is TENCEL?:⁣
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TENCEL™ Luxe lyocell filaments are derived from sustainably managed wood sources and exclusively produced in Austria. TENCEL™ Luxe is registered with the Vegan Society.⁣
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Supremely smooth to the touch, fabrics containing drape beautifully while expanding the frontiers of aesthetic appeal with natural comfort.⁣
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Fashioned to be astoundingly versatile, TENCEL™ Luxe filaments blend superbly with other noble fibers such as silk, cashmere or wool.⁣
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Our Partnership with TENCEL™ is one we are really proud of. So far this partnership…⁣
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- Partnered with Louis Vuitton and created a sustainable custom-made gown for James Bond Spectre’s Léa Seydoux⁣
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- Dressed up Filmmaker Elena Andreicheva with a sustainable gown created from RCGD x TENCEL Luxe branded fabrics in partnership with couture designer Laura Basci.⁣
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- Revealed a beautiful design created by leading ethical luxury designer Benedetti Life, that featured an RCGD x TENCEL Luxe eco-couture textile, Pre-Oscar Gala 2020.⁣
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- Teamed up with Vivienne Westwood to dress up Marlee Matlin in a black vegan embellished lace gown for the 2021 Oscars.⁣
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As our CEO, @Iam_Samata, put it - “Our partnership with TENCEL is one of the most exciting and rewarding for Red Carpet Green Dress,”.⁣
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We couldn’t be luckier!

Empowering workers and enabling harmonious industr

Empowering workers and enabling harmonious industrial relations…⁣⁣
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When we run our Global Design Contests - they have many positive impact purposes, one of these being to support charities across the world. Last year, one of these was the Awaj Foundation.⁣⁣
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Through its projects, services, research and advocacy, the @awaj.foundation in Bangladesh focuses on supporting women workers.⁣⁣
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They believe that leadership from women can transform society towards greater equity and justice. Awaj Foundation is also working to establish a decent and living wage for garment workers in Bangladesh.⁣⁣
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As a grassroots organization with an extensive network among garment workers and their families, Awaj Foundation is witnessing first-hand the devastating impact the pandemic is having on workers. Many members have reported that their factories have been shut down indefinitely and workers were given only 23 days of salary as severance. Some factories have closed without giving any payments to workers at all.⁣⁣
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Specifically, Awaj Foundation are working to support:⁣⁣
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– 65 unions in Dhaka and Chittagong with 81,800 members collectively⁣⁣
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– Starting to organise 200 factories with over 250,000 workers⁣⁣
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– Daily services to around 500 workers including healthcare and legal aid⁣⁣
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Take a look at this organisation and the powerful work that they do!

Should you really be renting clothes?⁣ ⁣ With

Should you really be renting clothes?⁣
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With the spotlight shining on the fashion industry, many brands are looking at ways to be more eco-conscious.⁣
One of the newest inventions is the ability to hire clothes, rather than buying them.⁣
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Sounds like a great idea, right? Rather than mass consumption of new products being worn once and never again - you’d assume hiring would be a great alternative.⁣
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However, researchers at Finland’s LUT University compared 5 ways a person could own and dispose of a pair of jeans (from a base situation: wearing the jeans a standard amount of times).⁣
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Throwing out VS. Reduce (wearing more times) VS Reuse (Reselling/giving to charity shops) VS Recycle VS Renting (sharing them among others).⁣
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Reduce and Reuse came out way ahead of Renting. With ‘Rentals’ big issues coming from the transportation (and the consequent carbon emissions from the vehicles) being the big issue.⁣
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What do you all think, hiring has pros and cons - how would you weigh them?

It’s time to take a look at one of our favourite

Our economy is built on an unsustainable system of

Our economy is built on an unsustainable system of resource extraction.⁣
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This is a problem across industries, with fashion being one of the more famous culprits (consuming around 108 million metric tons of nonrenewable resources each year).⁣
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In 2017 alone we passed a worldwide record. An annual record of 110 billion tons of resources consumed - fresh resources… not including anything reused/recycled.⁣
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Whilst always being a voice for hope, we also demand change. We have to voice our serious concerns around these alarming numbers and raise awareness among friends, family and everyone in-between.⁣
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That’s why the circular economy is of great importance to us. A cycle of products being used, reused, passed on, broken down and used again.⁣
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This train of thought has found its way into Boardrooms across the globe - with leaders from The World Economic Forum. The European Parliament and Fortune 500 companies, meeting last June to discuss helping regrow our natural habitat in response to Coronavirus.⁣
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Whilst showing positive steps - we don’t want to detract from the fact there is much to do.⁣
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What numbers are you concerned about? What statistic has shaken? Let's support one another whilst sharing stories.⁣
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The more we know, the more we can act, the more we can come together and face!!

#resourceextraction #circulareconomy #naturalhabitat

Sustainability is really about planning for the fu

Sustainability is really about planning for the future, for you and those after.⁣
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If people don’t know:⁣
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A.) What is going on in the world around them (e.g. with their clothing production processes)⁣.
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B.) What they can do to help.
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Then they don’t won’t know where to start.⁣
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That’s why education is so important - and one of our key pillars here at RCGD! We run several initiatives to empower and educate people, and do you know what we love?⁣
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Seeing others do the same.⁣
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That’s why we were ecstatic to see Huawei’s ‘Tech & Sustainability: Everyone’s Included Forum’.⁣
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The goal of the event was to discuss promoting gender equality across the industry, as well as how important the global challenges of green and sustainable development are - whilst talking through their methods to help solve these problems:⁣
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- Launching the HUAWEI4HER & TECH4HER programmes to help women improve their ICT skills⁣

- Using their experience in power and electronics storage to move more technologies to renewable energy sources⁣
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Big tech has a huge role to play in reducing the impact we have on the environment and it’s great to see some of them, aware of this, leading the charge.⁣
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How do you feel about this? As we mentioned - we’re happy to see big companies moving in the right direction - but is it enough?⁣
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#SustainabilityEducation #HUAWEI4HER #TECH4HER

Look who’s on the cover of Real Leaders!⁣ ⁣

Look who’s on the cover of Real Leaders!⁣
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It’s our incredible founder @suzyamiscameron.⁣
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We couldn’t be happier to see her smiling face providing the leadership and wisdom we get to experience here regularly at Red Carpet Green Dress.⁣
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Someone who is truly empathetic, and cares deeply about the greater good - whether that’s pushing for sustainability in industry or education to raise conscious children and protect the planet's future.⁣
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There’s always new wisdom to learn from Suzy, we can’t wait to read the article ourselves too!

#realleader #sustainableleader #inspirationalleader

Our CEO, @iam_samata, was told, “bless your opti

Our CEO, @iam_samata, was told, “bless your optimism for the sustainability field’...⁣
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How can you not be optimistic, with all the positive news and growing awareness towards sustainability?⁣
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The next generation is incredibly eco-conscious, and those who weren’t aware, from generations before, are waking up to what’s happening!⁣
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A recent article in USA Today was analysing how post-pandemic fashion in particular is looking green.⁣
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“Experts believe sustainable fashion is here to stay. Laura Madden, a sustainable fashion expert and influencer, believes the isolating nature of the pandemic influenced some to reflect on the effects their choices have on the environment.⁣
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‘More of us were stuck at home consuming information from our devices, and with the continuing growth of social media, there was just so much more information out there: more people speaking up unfiltered and unashamed about the impact of fashion on the environment,’ Madden says.”⁣
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Not many positives came from Coronavirus, but this growing awareness and absorption of information by others around Sustainability is great to read about.⁣
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What do you think, have you changed your behaviour? Have those around you started discussing these issues more? Let us know in the comments!

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