Summary: <p>Did you see this <a href="https://www.clothingtheloop.org/" rel="nofollow">viral video</a> of an art installation made out of fabric scraps found in an abandoned factory in Southeast Asia. In the video, these renegade artists put together scenes of things you would find in nature, like a tornado, out of clothing scraps that had been abandoned over a decade previously.</p> <p>Along with the infamous waste photographer <a href="https://www.vonwong.com/" rel="nofollow">Von Wong</a>, one of the organizers for the Clothing the Loop project is <a href="http://laurafrancois.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura François</a>, a contributor to the Huffington Post and speaker at <a href="http://laurafrancois.com/tedx-penang-road-2017/" rel="nofollow">TEDx Penang Road</a>. Originally from Canada, Laura believes that creating a positive impact in the fashion industry is directly linked to creating lasting change on human rights and environmental issues.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Want to meet the movers and shakers in the fashion and food communities of NYC? Then join us for futuristic fashion + sustainable food and drinks. Co-Hosted by Jodie Taylor and featuring eco-fashion by <a href="https://malaikanewyork.com/" rel="nofollow">Malaika New York</a>, <a href="https://www.thisisaday.com/#!/" rel="nofollow">ADAY</a>, and <a href="https://www.tazthetailor.com/" rel="nofollow">Taz the Tailor</a>.</p> <p>Get your tickets for <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-fashion-summer-rooftop-drinks-21-drinks-included-tickets-47616501237" rel="nofollow">Summer Sustainability + Rooftop Summer Drinks</a> on Tuesday, July 31st at Kickstarter HQ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5iVTPgMmC292" rel="nofollow">58 Kent St. Greenpoint Brooklyn</a>). Libations and small bites by <a href="https://www.proudpour.com/" rel="nofollow">Proud Pour</a>, <a href="https://www.toastale.com/" rel="nofollow">Toast Ale</a>, <a href="https://www.titosvodka.com/" rel="nofollow">Tito's Vodka</a>, <a href="https://misfitjuicery.co/" rel="nofollow">Misfit Juicery</a>, <a href="https://www.teapigs.com/" rel="nofollow">Teapigs</a>, <a href="http://gothamgreens.com/" rel="nofollow">Gotham Greens</a>, <a href="https://oceanhuggerfoods.com/" rel="nofollow">Ocean Hugger Foods</a> and <a href="https://foodforall.com/" rel="nofollow">Food for All</a>.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Get into the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trashybeautyco/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trashybeautyco/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action.</p>
