{"id":1889,"date":"2019-04-05T04:17:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T08:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/si-mba\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2019-04-14T15:14:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-14T19:14:35","slug":"net-impact-wear-it-wise-fashion-but-make-it-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/si-mba\/2019\/04\/05\/net-impact-wear-it-wise-fashion-but-make-it-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Net Impact: Wear-it-Wise Fashion, but Make it Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This post was written by Alyssa Schuetz ’19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I may only be 23 years old, but I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I want to change the fashion industry for the better. My bachelor’s degree is in Design & Merchandising which translates loosely into the business-side of the fashion industry. After working in product development in sports apparel, I saw the shortcomings of retail and knew that I couldn\u2019t enter the industry knowing that I would be part of the problem. I am determined to be part of the solution and create a positive impact on the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I joined The Sustainable Innovation MBA program, I knew my direction was always going to be about fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just wasn\u2019t sure which form that would take until I came across the non-profit organization Net Impact<\/a>. Turns out, they have a specific program dedicated to promoting sustainable fashion called Wear it Wise. I immediately reached out to the program because I knew I had to be involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a grad student, I knew this would be a huge\nopportunity for me to share what I am passionate about on a larger platform.\nThis program is sponsored by Levi\u2019s, Colombia Sportswear Company, and Eileen\nFischer. Knowing that these brands are innovators and already making a\ndifference in the sustainability space, I knew that this platform would provide\nme with more skills and tools to further a cause that I was already passionate\nabout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After being accepted into the Wear It Wise program, I started crafting my social media campaign<\/a> to give people an inside look as to how they can shop more sustainably. My goal throughout this campaign<\/a> has been to empower the consumer. In my experience, the fashion industry is at a crossroads where the industry is aware of sustainability and knows that it will eventually have to become greener, but it\u2019s still lacking that final push to implement change. I believe that we as consumers carry immense power to vote with our dollar with every purchase we make. We have the power to be this push that retailers need in order to convert to more sustainable practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m excited with the power we have to wear our values and make our impact in the retail industry. Please follow along my journey on social media<\/a> as I continue to share my passion with all of you and inspire you to make your own impact!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This post was written by Alyssa Schuetz ’19 I may only be 23 years old, but I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I want to change the fashion industry for the better. My bachelor’s degree is in Design & Merchandising which translates loosely into the business-side of the fashion industry. … <\/p>\n

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