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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)Major Program

4954

Total Hours

Contributed.

9069

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

2

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

567

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

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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...

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Teaching Sewists to give a "Scrap" about the environment.

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