Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Project Lead: Dr. LeeAnn Teal Rutkovsky (Guest Lecture at NYU) Project Goal: To systematically analyze the worldwide used clothing export trade—often misleadingly labeled as "charity"—to expose its non-sustainable and culturally destructive economic impacts on developing nations. This aligns with Note G 🎶, underscoring the necessity of ethical conduct […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The 2021 short film "UTOPIA," distributed by the Omeleto channel, presents a chilling and unnervingly familiar vision of a society where the pursuit of order has entirely consumed personal freedom. Directed and written by Kosta Nikas, the film cleverly subverts the idea of a perfect world by showing […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The Indian state of Kerala, often lauded for its serene backwaters and lush Western Ghats, finds itself locked in a relentless annual battle with the ferocity of the Southwest Monsoon. The year 2025 has been no exception, with a series of intense rainfall events leading to widespread flooding, […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Women have long been the backbone of agriculture, often overlooked yet indispensable. As the world grapples with issues of food security, and social inequality, women farmers are emerging as powerful agents of change. They are leading the charge towards a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system.   […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The "I was thirsty" mission in Thunder Bay exemplifies profound compassion. Filling the immediate, life-threatening gap of water insecurity for the city’s vulnerable population. Yet, as with any large-scale distribution of bottled products, a critical question remains: what happens to the plastic when the water is gone? The […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The Circularity Paradox: Is the Second-Hand Clothing Boom Fueling, Not Fighting, Fast Fashion? The rise of the second-hand clothing market has long been championed as a beacon of hope in the fight against fast fashion's environmental and ethical toll. From charity shops to trendy online consignment platforms, buying […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin The debate surrounding the international second-hand clothing trade is one of deep, ethical contradiction. While the trade is superficially lauded as a cornerstone of the circular economy in the Global North—diverting tonnes of textiles from landfill—critical analysis and recent reports confirm that its current structure is rapidly devolving […]

Please share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin 💡 THEME: The Hidden Cost of Donation 📣CALL FOR ACTION-ORIENTED PAPERS Second Hand Clothing Pipeline: Investigating Waste, Ethics, and Systemic Impact in the Global South   The People's Hub invites researchers, investigative journalists, policymakers, fashion industry analysts, and community leaders to submit papers and case studies that disassemble […]