Reuse (also known as repurposing or upcycling) is one of the three R's for the environment: Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle.
The goal of the three R's is to protect the planet by eliminating waste. Using something multiple times in a variety of ways reduces the amount tossed into landfills and decreases manufacturing needs.
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Trend reports & forecasting for fashion.
Our WGSN subscription includes access to Fashion, Interiors, and Coloro (Workspace only). Insight is no longer offered as a separate section, but the content is featured across WGSN.
We do not have access to Beauty, Food & Drink, Consumer Tech, Sports & Outdoor, Barometer, Advisory
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Trend reports & forecasting for fashion and other industries. Formerly called “Fashion Snoops.”
Trend reports & forecasting for fashion.
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A material database with access to innovative, sustainable materials and technologies from 75+ industries.
New users may set up an account by clicking on “Log In” at the upper right corner and following the prompts.
Faculty may book class tours to visit Material Connexion. Appointments are required. Please contact Lana Bittman - lana_bittman[at]fitnyc.edu for details.
E-books and scholarly articles on fashion topics. It also offers an extensive image collection including 1400+ selections from CoPA (Commercial Pattern Archive 1868 to 2000) and a fashion museum directory.
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