Many are caught unaware of the myriad of sustainability issues facing the fashion industry. What we need is creative problem solving and direct engagement with the community. Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Britt Howard, the Founder and Creative Director at Portland Garment Factory (PGF). Immerse yourself in the conversation as Britt shares with Corinna the various initiatives she’s taken to tackle sustainability head-on. For one, she supports the shelter next door, which houses over 60 homeless women. PGF recycles cut-out fabric and other waste materials to make masks, lap blankets, and pillowcases for them. Listen to this episode and discover what you can do to practice sustainability in your personal life! About Guest: Britt Howard is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who combines creative problem solving and a down-to-earth approach to make the work Portland Garment Factory is known for. PGF is an award-winning, zero-waste, B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified full-service factory that bridges design and production to create experiential marketing installations, soft sculpture, high-end custom garments, and more. Britt is involved in social infrastructure and community aid and sits on the boards of Business for a Better Portland and the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art, where she directly engages with community issues. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-howard-056281119/ Website: https://www.portlandgarmentfactory.com Social: https://www.facebook.com/britt.howard.3 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Show Notes (RAW): 00:02:00: Sustainability Issues In The Fashion Industry 00:07:33: The Fire That Burned The Business Down 00:12:29: Heirloom Fashion00:17:15: Mood-Based Dressing00:21:32: Naked Lady Party00:28:08: Creating Swag Items00:32:13: Helping With Rainwater Runoff00:39:51: The Trick When Air-drying Clothes00:41:26: Final QuestionsAnd join the Care More Be Better Community!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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