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Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of the world's water supply?
Join us on April 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for a youth-forward afternoon dedicated to reducing textile waste, encouraging creative repair, and celebrating upcycled and sustainably-produced design and community spirit!
Learn the art of mending, make toys out of recovered fabrics, take Youth-led art installation tours, try some delicious Beyond Meat foods, experience Casey Figueroa’s Heartbeat Space video installation, and become inspired by eco-conscious fashion designs – there's something for everyone during this youth-forward afternoon!
1-3PM - Mend-a-thon
1-4PM - Youth-Led Guided Tours
2-4PM - Free Family Fun Activity: Eco-Toy Making
3-4PM - Heartbeat Space video installation
4-5PM - Eco Slow Fashion Show
And more!
Plant-based meat tasting generously donated by Beyond Meat (at the Cooler Concord Festival next door on the Concord Library lawn)
https://theumbrellaarts.org/youth-forward-climate-action-day
Cost
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