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First Cohort of Industrial Sewing Certificate Program Graduate this Month

First Cohort of Industrial Sewing Certificate P...

This month, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and Public Thread's Industrial Commercial Sewing Certificate Program cohort graduates.  The 16-week course certifies students as skilled industrial sewers, a career with wages starting from...

First Cohort of Industrial Sewing Certificate P...

This month, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and Public Thread's Industrial Commercial Sewing Certificate Program cohort graduates.  The 16-week course certifies students as skilled industrial sewers, a career with wages starting from...

How We Use a Circular Economy Model to Reduce Waste and Create Jobs

How We Use a Circular Economy Model to Reduce W...

 A circular economy prevents the creation of waste in the first place: products are made with pre-existing materials, which are then eventually repurposed into new products for consumers.

How We Use a Circular Economy Model to Reduce W...

 A circular economy prevents the creation of waste in the first place: products are made with pre-existing materials, which are then eventually repurposed into new products for consumers.

Environmental Justice

Achieving Environmental Justice Through Manufac...

Today, race remains the primary indicator of proximity to toxic materials. The Environmental Justice movement seeks to address the inequities of environmental protection with all people's fair treatment and meaningful...

Achieving Environmental Justice Through Manufac...

Today, race remains the primary indicator of proximity to toxic materials. The Environmental Justice movement seeks to address the inequities of environmental protection with all people's fair treatment and meaningful...

How a Billboard Becomes a Bag

How a Billboard Becomes a Bag

Made from a heavy duty vinyl, billboard canvas is designed to withstand the elements, making it ideal for everyday tote bags. They are waterproof and durable, so whether you are...

How a Billboard Becomes a Bag

Made from a heavy duty vinyl, billboard canvas is designed to withstand the elements, making it ideal for everyday tote bags. They are waterproof and durable, so whether you are...

8 Ways to Have a Sustainable Holiday

8 Ways to Have a Sustainable Holiday

The holiday season produces a staggering amount of waste. According to Standford University, more than 1 million additional tons of waste is produced each week from Thanksgiving to New Year. 

8 Ways to Have a Sustainable Holiday

The holiday season produces a staggering amount of waste. According to Standford University, more than 1 million additional tons of waste is produced each week from Thanksgiving to New Year. 

What Upcycled Fashion Production is and How it can Save the Planet

What Upcycled Fashion Production is and How it ...

Upcycling is the practice of transforming existing materials as they are into new products and high-quality goods. Today, upcycled, sustainable textile production is more important than ever. To understand why, we...

What Upcycled Fashion Production is and How it ...

Upcycling is the practice of transforming existing materials as they are into new products and high-quality goods. Today, upcycled, sustainable textile production is more important than ever. To understand why, we...