Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button) |
1179 |
Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair) |
675 |
Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer) |
1974 |
Stories
Teaching Sewists to give a "Scrap" about the environment.
Describe the Issue or Situation.Keeping textile and fabric waste out of landfills is crucial for environmental sustainability. Textiles make up a significant portion of solid waste, with the U.S. alone discarding approximately 11 million tons of clothing and textiles annually. Fabrics, especially synthetic fibers like polyester, can take hundreds of years to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment during the process. Additionally, the textile industry is one...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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