As you know, January is Trash Month here at Clotheshorse. Today’s special guest is Anna Sacks, who you might know as @thetrashwalker on Instagram and TikTok. Anna shares videos exposing waste by large corporations…especially companies that direct employees to destroy and throw out otherwise perfectly fine products just because they didn’t sell. This can include food, hygiene products, paper goods, furniture, candles…you name it. And to be clear, this is a very common practice…but it’s kept hush hush. So you might not know about it! And we are talking some really egregious waste….Anna will give a few alarming examples in this episode. Today’s episode will be the first half of our conversation, with the second half coming on Sunday!
And please, sign Anna’s petition urging Petco and Petsmart to change their policies regarding live animals. You can see Anna’s videos about Petco on Instagram and TikTok!
Learn more about Ironbound’s mission for environmental justice in Newark, NJ.
Read the Vice article “Overworking and Humiliation Are Rampant in China’s Toxic Workplaces.”
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Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality–made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.
Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts. Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one’s closet for generations to come. Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.
Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.
Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points. If it’s ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it! Vintage style with progressive values. Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.
