Malvika Agarwal: Better Sustainability and More Conscious Consumption in Footwear

Mar 13, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande India,  Jaipur,  Malvika Agarwal,  SDG 12

Malvika: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We are upcycling materials to make shoes and targeting better/conscious consumption under the shoe segment. Our product is not 100% sustainable, but as an organization we believe that sustainability is truly achieved when we work on creating better processes (that reduce the carbon footprint from an existing process) and use materials that don’t take too much from the environment. Our paradigms are using waste and biodegradable materials wherever possible. Tires have one of the most durability when it comes to travel and transportation; we are changing the norms of its usage from a machine to a human being. 75% of tire waste ends up in landfill which is roughly 750,000 tires. A single tire can produce up to four pairs of shoes!

Jessica Schreiber: Helping Fashion Companies Create Less Waste

Mar 12, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Jessica Schreiber,  NY,  SDG 11,  SDG 12,  SDG 13,  SDG 17,  SDG 9,  USA

Jessica: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. FABSCRAP is helping fashion companies create less waste while designing clothing. We work to make sure excess fabric, yarn, leather, and trims are recycled or redistributed to students, artists, and crafters who can use them!!

Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu: Creating Experiences to Bring Children Closer to Nature

Mar 09, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu,  SDG 10,  SDG 12,  SDG 3,  SDG 4,  TX,  USA

Saanvi: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Awareness about the nature around us, which should grow organically from a young age, is missing in today's world. In this age of electronics, several influences, and distractions, our lives have become mechanical and we are becoming distant from nature. As a result, we are missing out on the best things that nature offers. By increasing environmental education, Nature Worthy aims to install an organic connection between nature and everyone to ensure a sustainable future for all.