Designer Julionne Long isn’t walking in only silk or sequins—she’s hitting the runway with newspapers, bottle caps, and even a 10-pound skirt made from spoons. For the Fayetteville, North Carolina native, sustainability isn’t a trend; it’s the foundation of her brand, Realizing Infinite Possibilities (R.I.P) Designs.
Designer Jacquelyne Bailey points to fast fashion as one of the biggest threats to sustainability. "There's such a ridiculous amount of fabric waste, and it just keeps going up as fast fashion becomes more popular," she explained.
What’s more, is that there are tax incentives to add solar panels.
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