In the bustling landscape of Singapore’s fashion industry, one social enterprise is turning the tide on textile waste: Cloop, a circular fashion venture co‑founded by Tan Yin Ling, a former shopaholic turned sustainability champion.
As a student pursuing her master’s in conservation biology at the University of Exeter, Tan ironically found herself caught in the web of fast fashion. She accumulated hundreds of clothing items annually, buying more than what she could wear. It was not until her return to Singapore and a transformative experience at Secondsguru’s zero waste boot camp that she recognised the environmental impact of her shopping habits.
Many may not know this, but Singapore lacks textile and leather recycling facilities, and thus exports such waste for recycling. According to the National Environment Agency, the country’s textile recycling rate was 2 per cent in 2023. Low figure aside, it is worth noting that this number was obtained based solely on the amount of such exports, which indicates how much of such waste has been redirected overseas, but does not guarantee actual recycling.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der September 2024-Ausgabe von Tatler Singapore.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der September 2024-Ausgabe von Tatler Singapore.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
BEST OF THE BAY
China's Greater Bay Area is dialling up the luxury, especially when it comes to five-star accommodation
A Future Interwoven
Emerging Spanish Chinese designer Yayi Chen Zhou reflects on the tapestry of her multicultural influences that define the eponymous label, weaving together identity, craftsmanship and the immigrant experience
Tastes of Southeast Asia
At the third edition of Off Menu Luxe, Tatler Singapore's signature culinary event held in partnership with UOB Private Bank, three of Asia's top chefs crafted an exclusive six-course menu that celebrated the diverse flavours of the region
Good Morning
With nearly 15 years in the coffee industry, Morning's co-founder Leon Foo knows more than a thing or two about crafting the perfect cup of Joe. And, it all started with a simple dream, a spark of curiosity, and, of course, a great cup of coffee
Rise Above
Angela Sim, co-founder and CEO of Cloversoft, shares how she is building a sustainable business, from lessons learnt from her grandfather to prioritising profit over rapid growth
A Fragrant Legacy
Diptyque turns back the clock and recaptures the heady days of 1960s Paris with its olfactory creation, Orphéon Eau de Parfum
The Female Force
For Dior's spring-summer 2025 collection, creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri takes inspiration from the legendary Amazons and the house's rich sportswear archives for a collection that embodies female strength and power
Jane Goodall-THE NATURE OF RESILIENCE
Jane Goodall has seen some dark days yet retains an unshakeable sense of hope. A month before she received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden, she sat down with Tatler to share how her education impacted her life mission and why she believes younger generations can still save the planet
Fashion in Reverse
Maison Q founder and creative director Suhana Ab shares insights from a decade of creating reversible childrenswear and forging collaborations with iconic brands
Serpentine Style
Continuing its tradition of commemorative Lunar New Year watches, Swatch has released a Year of the Snake collection
