Project: Upcycling Clothing & Plastic 

SABAH PLS workshop , Supported by UNESCO-APCEIU 

Organized by, Kolej Vocational , Keningau (Teacher Khalifa Affnan)

Supporting Social Enterprise ,

G1FT Give 1 For Two- Social Enterprise – Sewing and Craft  & EZplast – plastic solution

Summary: Since the rise of the fast-fashion industry, customers are becoming more prone to consuming quickly and throwing things away. It encourages customers to keep buying new garments and replacing their old ones by continuously producing new styles at low prices. In the end, this will result in more waste being produced and more resources being collected. There are countless methods to upcycle. The possibilities are endless!

Objective:

• To reduce the quantity of textile waste disposed away in landfills 
• Raising awareness of the detrimental effects of waste in the fashion industry and how we can contribute to the solution

Duration: Mar 2023 – March 2024

Locations: Kolej Vocational Keningau , Sabah

Participation Data

· Total Participants: 30

· Gender Breakdown: 12 females, 16 males

· Age Range: 18-19 years old

· Demographics: student

Key Activities

· Training Workshops:

· Frequency: One-Off programmes

· Content: Basic hand sewing techniques turn used fabric into mini pillow

Hours : 16 Hours 

· Materials Provided: Hand Sewing kit, fabrics , patterns, and instructional manuals.