One Man’s Trash
Morgan Schreiber, 2022
It is no secret that fashion is more often than not, unsustainable, and unattainable to most people for that matter. The high-end fashion industry is so unreachable for the average person that it excludes a large population of people from being able to wear it. To meet the extremely high demand for affordable fashion, fast fashion, a highly unethical practice has come to the forefront of fashion consumerism. The environmental impact that fashion has had is insurmountable and while many brands have begun directing their efforts towards a more sustainable practice, there are many more that have failed to do so. As the third most polluting industry in the world, fashion is one of the largest contributors to harmful greenhouse gasses and users of non-renewable resources.
Many brands say they are making an active effort to reduce their carbon footprint, but often, they are merely “greenwashing” their branding, making it appear that they practice sustainable fashion when in reality, they have no idea where their materials are being sourced from in the supply chain.
One Man’s Trash serves to spark a dialogue about the unsustainable practices behind fashion, and to inspire viewers to tend to their own wardrobes with a more eco-friendly and thoughtful approach, realizing that not all fashion must come at the cost of the environment. Furthermore, the project pokes fun at the unattainability of couture fashion, creating pieces entirely out of recycled materials, turning one man’s trash into treasure.
