Introduction The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of water. The industry also uses a lot of plastic – an estimated 550 billion plastic microfibers are released into the environment each year. Many fashion brands Continue reading
Cristina Trujillo, Founder and CEO getFOUND Events
My passion is in helping others. I see so much opportunity for anyone willing to grab it. I build websites and products that help people. My goal is to educate and provide useful and meaningful information, and connections.
Five Reasons You Should Use an Eco-Friendly Water Bottle
The increasing rate of pollution and climate change means that it is high time to consider switching all the plastic items we use on a regular basis to their eco-friendly replacements. One of those items is the water bottle that you use every day. Water bottles are one of the most common forms of plastic Continue reading
The Importance of Circular Fashion
Introduction Circular fashion is fast becoming a cornerstone of the fashion industry. Not only is it a more sustainable way to source and produce clothing and household textiles, but it also offers the hope of a more socially and economically equitable future for all. At its core, circular fashion is about gently changing the way Continue reading
The Negative Impacts of Illegal Dumping and How You Can Help
Introduction Nobody should ever dump items illegally, yet it happens more often than we’d like. Unfortunately, this morning I was driving down Guadalupe Canyon Parkway when I saw two couches and a mattress that had been dumped there. To help combat this problem, I contacted SSF Scavenger who noted that the area wasn’t their territory Continue reading