SustainabilityWorks: Sustainability in Retail

43 E. 9th Street,Indianapolis IN 46204

08 March, 2023

Description

SustainabilityWorks is a community roundtable hosted by StitchWorks Indy and Lux & Ivy. On Wednesdays we gather to educate and deploy resources for community members to mobilize their sustainability efforts. Sustainability in Retail Join our guest panelists for an exciting discussion on Sustainability in Retail and the challenging landscape of shopping responsibly. We will be discussing ways both fashion retail consumers and businesses support a sustainable practice, from Second Hand to Big Box Retailers. What shopping habits can be implemented as customers to evolve from Fast Fashion to Sustainable Fashion. This talk will cover Transforming Business Models, Minimizing Impact, and Involving New Ways of Buying, Consumption, Environmental Impact, and Personal Values... Agenda Welcome (6:00PM) Opening Remarks (6:15 PM) Discussion (6:15-7:00 PM) 45 min Q & A (7:00-7:30 PM) 30 min Mingle (7:30-8:00 PM) 30 min Additional Details We hope that you walk away from the conversation with a broader perspective on sustainability and a more gentle attitude towards your impact goals. StitchWorks is a 501c3 production facility supporting creative education and employment opportunities for students of Indy's urban core. Your donation for attending this event goes directly to our student programs for Summer & Fall 2023. Questions and sponsorship inquiries to: Milan Ball m[email protected] Jenny Walton j[email protected]