21/02/2025
We’ve always created—with our hands, our care, and our imagination—to express ourselves, connect, and play. Over time, creativity was overtaken by consumption and the promise of convenience. We were told our value comes from buying things, not making them. We let owning more stuff define us, rather than sharing. Does having more make us happy long-term, or is it just temporary?
ALTER invites you to alter your relationship with consumerism through creativity. How? By turning our waste into wonder! ✨
Bring your old, unworn, unloved synthetic clothing (polyester, nylon) that might otherwise end up in the trash, and let’s give it a new life. Instead of letting synthetic textiles pile up in landfills, we’ll repurpose them into art, décor, playful experiments, and resources for events, festivals and community spaces to encourage a zero-waste lifestyle. Every piece of fabric upcycled will infuse your energy into a collective masterpiece that speaks for change, inspiring others to rethink their impact on the world.
Science shows that being creative lowers stress, boosts mental clarity, and helps us find a deeper sense of purpose. We’re not just reducing waste—we’ll rediscover the joy of mindful creation and challenge consumerism together. Will you join us in this meaningful movement for positive change? 💚
1️⃣ March 9 | REFLECT: The Psychology of Consumption – Learn what shapes our desire to buy and shop, the role of marketing, greenwashing, and consumer culture.
2️⃣ April 6 | REVEAL: The Social and Environmental Cost of Fashion – From exploitation to pollution, uncover fashion’s toxic impact on people, health and ecosystems.
3️⃣ May 4 | REPURPOSE:The Hidden Impact of Textile Waste – The consequences of unchecked consumption, extending beyond textile waste to resources, economics, and human rights.
4️⃣ June 8 | RECONNECT: Decolonizing and Regenerating Our World – Ending colonial roots of resource extraction, and how regeneration can restore justice and balance to our planet.
All ages welcome – Bring your friends and family, and clothes to upcycle! ♻️ Sign up with the link in bio.
