Upmade system and Digital Product Passport workshop
Reet Aus PhD, Estonian Academy of Arts - DiMa
UPMADE® enables brands and manufacturers to apply industrial upcycling methods and obtain certification. A circular economy produces zero waste and pollution by design. In mass production, 25-40% of fabrics are considered production waste, ending in landfills. The Upmade system turns these leftover fabrics into garments, resulting in a remarkable 75% water reduction, 88% less energy use, and an 80% decrease in CO2 emissions compared to similar products made from virgin material.In the workshop, we will analyse how to transfer valuable information gathered through the Upmade system into a digital product passport.Fashion meets digitalisation via QR code, offering complete transparency regarding the product's manufacturing process, environmental impact, and methods to prolong its lifespan through repair, reuse, upcycling, and recycling.
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Join Us at UPMADE IN EE NYCxDESIGN
May 16-22, 2024, 188 Lafayette, SOHO
More information: www.estoniandesignhouse.ee/nycxdesign
