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Proposed Process for Management of Textile Waste from Redesigned Secondhand Clothing Production in Haiti: No-Waste, Recycling and Repurposing
EPA Grant Number: SU835507Title: Proposed Process for Management of Textile Waste from Redesigned Secondhand Clothing Production in Haiti: No-Waste, Recycling and Repurposing
Investigators: Lewis, Tasha , Netravali, Anil , Park, Huiju
Current Investigators: Lewis, Tasha , Netravali, Anil , Levitt, Ariana , Trejo, Helen , Park, Huiju , Su, Jianan , Sanchez, Vanessa
Institution: Cornell University
EPA Project Officer: Packard, Benjamin H
Phase: I
Project Period: August 15, 2013 through August 14, 2014
Project Amount: $11,923
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Research Category: Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Challenge Area - Chemical Safety , P3 Awards , Sustainable and Healthy Communities
Objective:
This project will concentrate on learning to create an effective sustainable no-waste, repurposing apparel design and production process for secondhand clothing (SHC) businesses in Haiti
Approach:
We will adopt a cradle-to-cradle approach with a focus on the waste=food proposition (McDonough & Braungart, 2002). Therefore we will consider solutions such as no-waste pattern design techniques, recycling textile waste for use in accessories, downcycling of textile waste into building materials/construction, and repurposing of textile waste by local artisans. Our findings will be shared with our industry partner, Local Buttons, and its production partners in Haiti for implementation.
Expected Results:
Outputs of this project include a “redesign matrix” created by apparel design faculty members and graduate students and a “biodegradable/recyclable fabric matrix” created by both fiber science and apparel design students and faculty – both with the purpose of educating our industry partner (Local Buttons) and its Haitian production facilities in the optimal usage of recycled materials for different parts of garments and in minimizing wastage of recyclable textile materials.
Publications and Presentations:
Publications have been submitted on this project: View all 2 publications for this projectSupplemental Keywords:
closed-loop recycling, global considerations, green manufacturing;Progress and Final Reports:
The perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.