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Turning Trash into Treasure Part 2: FoundClothing

Mike.Delponte — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:37:11 -0400

Since March 2006 Chicago resident Lauri Apple has run FoundClothing, her online archive of clothing that she and others worldwide have found in dumpsters, trash cans, and abandoned in public places. Her Website has been prominently featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and on NBC's Today Show, among other places. Recently Apple started a FoundClothing flickr photo poolwhere you can also submit your photos of discarded and lost finds. read more »

Minor Changes for Major Impact Makes News with Eco-Friendly Fashion Show

Mike.Delponte — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:17:33 -0500

Amethyst Strickland made news last semester with her environmentally fashion show. Amethyst, who is a Conscious Lifestyle Social Innovator and founder of Minor Changes for Major Impact, assembled a team to transform $150 of clothes purchased at the Waterfront Rescue Mission into a line of trendy styles for teens.

The Pensacola Independent News writes, "Amethyst is teaching other teens how to transform thrift store finds into cutting-edge designs while promoting environmental sustainability."

Following the success of her fashion show, Amethyst is working hard to organize an environmental documentary showing on Valentine's Day. The name of the event is aptly titled "Love the Earth." Minor Changes for Major Impact members will be on hand to collect petition signatures for a campaign to increase eco-friendly purchasing at schools.

Congratulations Amethyst on your continued success!

Welcome to Minor Changes for Major Impact

Mike.Delponte — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:01:58 -0500

Minor Changes for Major Impact encourages community members to reduce, re-use, and recycle. This venture will empower people through education and provide practical ways to use new knowledge to protect and care for our natural resources. This year Minor Changes for Major Impact will host the "Choose -to-Re-use Fashion Show" that will feature fashions constructed exclusively from 2nd hand materials, help local businesses become sustainable, and organize a documentary series.