Are you being brainwashed? Is it possible that you are being misled by major players in the fast fashion world into believing that their practices are more sustainable than they actually are? Are you being lied to or having facts omitted about the environmental impact and the ethics of fashion companies? This is exactly what Jackie Zha is talking about on episode 9 of The Thread Report. Listen in to find out how to figure out who is doing it, and what you can do to become more aware of greenwashing.

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[0:54] What is the definition of greenwashing, and why should it concern you?

[2:08] What major organizations such as The United Nations, Earth.org, Investopedia, and the World Wildlife Fund, consider to be greenwashing tactics.

[3:07] What you can do as a consumer to become more aware of greenwashing and help make more informed purchasing decisions.

[4:45] What role can you play in forcing these companies to make positive changes?

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Welcome to episode 8 of The Thread Report! In this episode, Jackie sits down with student,, and vintage fashion enthusiast and business owner Mathea to discuss all things vintage fashion, sustainability, FIT and New York Fashion Week. The two get into a deep discussion about dreams, goals, moving to the big city and what avenues opened up for Mathea as a result of the choices she made and risks she's taken.

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[1:40] How did Mathea find herself at the Fashion Institute of Technology, how does it align with her goals, and how does it differ from her experience in Minnesota

[5:30] Mathea shares how she got started selling vintage fashion, what sets it apart from current fashion trends, what challenges are present, and how she curates and decides what she"s going to sell and focus on. She also shares some stories about a few of her favorite finds.

[19:00] Jackie and Mathea discuss her time at New York Fashion Week and how she got involved with 3 different shows and had 3 very different experiences, including finding designers that she loves and continues to work with.

[24:30] Mathea talks about working with Current Affair and how it expanded her horizons within the fashion industry and exposed her to a different perspective within fashion, and allowed her to get up close to a few celebrities.

[30:10] Jackie asks Mathea to elaborate on her experience at FIT and what role the school has played in her journey so far. She also shares what she's learned from being in New York and being surrounded by goal oriented and success driven people, and where she wants to go from here.

Learn more about Mathea!

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Welcome to episode 7 of The Thread Report! In the past few weeks, Jackie has been talking a lot about sustainability, the cost of fast fashion, and interviews with some of the future leaders of fashion, but with all of that knowledge, what can you do to become a more conscious consumer? In this episode, Jackie shares 7 strategies to help you become a smarter shopper, wear your clothing longer and reduce your contribution to the global impact of the fashion industry.

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[1:00] The first tip will help you make smarter chives when you shop, and stop you from being one of the 55% of people who will make an impulsive purchase today.

[1:53] While tip two may not be for everyone and tip 3 seems so simple, they both definitely play a massive role in reducing the environmental impact of fast fashion.

[3:14] How often do you think about the logistics of your purchase before adding an item to your cart and hitting the checkout? Tip 4 will have you thinking about the packaging and transportation of your shopping experience every time you make a purchase.

[4:50] What does supporting local have to do with sustainability? Tips 6 breaks down how that choice impacts not only your closet, but the fashion industry as a whole.

[5:43] Tip 7 addresses the massive global issue of textile waste, and how you can do your part to combat it and reduce the overall impact it has on the world by doing your simple, significant, small part.

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