Jennifer Burke Award - Cross-disciplinary project with Jean Noonan of School of Business Technology, Retail & Supply Chain
Jennifer Burke Award - Cross-disciplinary project
In October 2024, Change Clothes collaborated with Jean Noonan of School of Business Technology, Retail & Supply Chain and Michelle Lalor of TU Dublin School of Art & Design for a cross-disciplinary project. This partnership aimed to promote sustainable fashion practices and raise awareness about the environmental impact of textile waste. Read the full article here
Change Clothes is a Dublin-based community-powered textile hub dedicated to making clothing reuse fun, affordable, and accessible for all. Established in 2022 as a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee (CLG), the organisation focuses on preventing clothing waste at its source, addressing the issue locally before it escalates globally. Their initiatives include a permanent clothing swap shop, upcycling and repair workshops, and free repair cafés. They also offer personal development programs and back-to-work traineeships for individuals distanced from the labour market, aiming to create environmental, social, and economic benefits through their circular social enterprise model.