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On the 22nd of June 2022, Emma Barber - Managing Director, DGrade FZ LLC, shared her expertise in the fashion industry, participating in SCI’s Environmental Youth Talk. Since the fashion industry is known to be a one of the major environmental polluters, statistics show that 10% of carbon dioxide is emitted from fashion, and 85% of garments end up in landfills annually. Emma managed to highlight the brighter side of fashion and sustainability and demonstrated how can fashion industry transition into a sustainable approach. She mentioned the value of single use plastic in producing garments. Indicating that (PET 1) can be recycled unlimitedly. Emma shared the steps to produce fabric, from Single use plastic bottles presenting the reduction of water, energy and co2 emission, and avoiding oil products.