Community of porto novo
revalorization of textile waste through social innovation and strategic design
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https://doi.org/10.14488/1676-1901.v26i1.5744Keywords:
Textile waste, Fashion Design for Sustainability, Community empowermentAbstract
This research investigates the environmental and social impact of fashion in the Anthropocene, focusing on fast fashion and its linear consumption model, which generates waste and labor exploitation. In response to this scenario, sustainability emerges as an alternative, promoting a circular economy and material reuse. The study, conducted at the Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental (Emef) in the Porto Novo community in Porto Alegre, examines how Strategic Design can guide Social Innovation to transform textile waste into economic and social opportunities. The project aims to promote dignity, autonomy, and empowerment within the community, integrating social development and environmental preservation. The adopted methodology comprises three interconnected phases: theoretical (bibliographic research and case studies), conceptual (definition of the intervention strategy), and practical (workshops and monitoring). The results indicate that a sustainable fashion project based on a Circular Economy and upcycling enhances self-esteem and increases awareness of sustainability. The research reinforces the role of Strategic Design in Social Innovation and highlights fashion's potential as a tool for social and environmental transformation.
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