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Upcycling

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The process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.

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Circular Fashion

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A regenerative system in which garment use is maximized, wear life is extended, and at end-of-use, the materials are recycled to create new products, minimizing waste.

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Slow Fashion

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An approach to fashion that considers the processes and resources required to make clothing, particularly focusing on sustainability by slowing down the production cycles.

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Eco-Friendly Fabrics

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Materials that have been produced with minimal impact on the environment, often utilizing organic or recycled resources.

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Carbon Footprint

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The total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions, in fashion often associated with production, transport, and disposal of clothing.

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Zero-Waste Pattern Cutting

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A technique in fashion design that produces no fabric waste in the cutting process, aiming to optimize the use of materials.

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Sustainable Sourcing

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The selection of materials and services that minimizes impact on the environment, considering the life cycle of the materials used in the production of clothing.

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Fair Trade

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A movement aimed at helping producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainable farming and production practices.

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Ethical Fashion

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Clothing that aims to reduce harm to people and the planet, and whose production upholds ethical standards such as fair wages, working conditions, and animal welfare.

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Vegan Fashion

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Clothing and accessories made without the use of animal products, using alternatives to leather, wool, fur, and silk.

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Biodegradable Materials

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Substances or objects that are capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, reducing waste in the environment.

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Greenwashing

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A deceptive marketing practice in which a company falsely claims to be environmentally conscious, while its practices are not sustainable or eco-friendly.

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Locally Made

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Products that are manufactured within a close geographical radius to reduce transportation emissions and often support local economies and craftsmanship.

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Organic Cotton

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Cotton grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers, often certified by global standards, to reduce environmental impact.

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Recycled Polyester

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A synthetic fabric made from recycled materials such as PET bottles, which reduces dependency on fossil fuels and can lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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