My capstone is Re:Claim, a network of community-based textile resource centers designed to facilitate a cultural movement towards socially and environmentally conscious creation, consumption and disposal of wearable goods. I propose that this goal can be met through locality-focused efforts in upcyling education, employment, and craft.

Re:Claim diverts local waste using local labor, creating mission-driven careers that keep wealth within communities. Accessible education initiatives empower consumers with the skills and knowledge to adopt slow, intentional fashioning practices. Lastly, Re:Claim facilitates the vertical integration of upcycling practices in order to create an ethical, sustainable, and scalable framework for lasting, generational change.

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