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This February, I was lucky enough to tick a box on my bucket list: taking part in Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro. After having spoken to locals, visited the markets, the blocos, and the infamous Sambadrome, here are my thoughts on Carnival’s environmental impact, from a sustainable fashion perspective.  What is Carnival, and where does it come from? The history behind this monumental event is rich and intricate – stemming from events like the Greek spring festival, into the the Roman Catholic Church’s Lent (Carnival came from the word ‘Carne Vale’ which translates to ‘Goodbye to Meat’ leadin ..read more

Can you tell us a little about the problem that INVERSA is trying to address? Invasive species represent a critical and urgent danger to ecosystems across the globe, and the fashion industry just might have a solution. A primary threat to biodiversity, invasive species consist of non-native, typically human-introduced plants, animals, or pathogens that infiltrate and cause widespread harm within new, unfamiliar ecosystems. These species often lack natural predators in the environments they invade, which allows them to multiply swiftly and dominate habitats. A 2023 UN report revealed that invas ..read more

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Program Coordinator – Summer Contract We are currently seeking a summer student to support FTA’s work in a variety of ways. This position will support a range of programming including: Communications – building e-newletters, social media content ideas and development and occasional blog writing Research  – supporting the work of the Canadian Circular Textiles Consortium and its projects Administration – taking meeting minutes, coordinating meetings, developing contacts The role will involve the following opportunities: Build time management, teamwork and communications skills by supporti ..read more