What to do this week, from JFilm to Earth Day to a Fashion Revolution
Monday, April 19: Ellie’s Pet Pantry at 1101 Western Ave.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Humane Animal Rescue is making sure Pittsburgh canines don’t go hungry. Dog parents in need can drive up to the North Side site where staff will load vehicles with free dog food.
Photo courtesy of Humane Animal Rescue.
Monday, April 19: Fashion Revolution Week
Various times
Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the planet’s most egregious polluters? Help slow down fast fashion during this weeklong festival hosted by Style412. Focused on sustainable and ethical solutions, the online and in-person lineup includes a Mending Happy Hour, Style Swap, Virtual Studio Tours and more. The local movement is honoring the 1,134 garment workers killed in the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh.
Slowing down fast fashion for Fashion Revolution Week
Sara Longo has always loved fashion.
“When I was younger, I thought that meant keeping up with trends and having a lot of clothes,” says the Pittsburgh-based sustainability consultant and National Geographic Certified Educator. “Although, as I got older and smarter, I learned just how bad the fashion industry is for the environment.”
The recent trend toward fast fashion has led to big profits, as new manufacturing techniques push out new styles from catwalk to customers at an incredible pace, for lower and lower prices. The heavy use of synthetic fabrics also has advantages, ranging from cost to moisture-wicking properties.