We want to close circular loops of scrap textiles in the local environment by developing repairing hubs, promote social inclusion and employment.

The goal of the project is to collect as much waste textiles as possible separately and to use it in the local environment. In general, the government last year set up the law to reduce the use of plastic bags, but this law allows certain exceptions, for example, for fruit and vegetables. This is the reason we want to connect the waste textiles and the food markets. From scrap textiles through the promotion of scarce professions such as sewing we want to encourage the purchase of textile bags that would be sewed and later used/sell on the market. We also see the possibility of setting up a shop in the market, where people for lower prices would have the opportunity to fix their clothes that are still useful. Through the project we see the opportunity to promote social inclusion and employment in searched but among young generations not so appreciated professions. We also see the opportunity in cooperation with young fashion designers (in Maribor we have a designer high school). Other aspect of the use of the scrap textile is related to social responsibility - the care of abandoned animals. From scrap textiles, through programs of awareness raising that are already carried out in kindergartens and schools, we would make animal toys, which would be sold through (mainly online) bidding, and the proceeds would be dedicated for the supply of these animals.