Episode 10: Ways to Save T-shirts From Landfill

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Did you know that every year the average Canadian throws out 80lbs of textile waste and up to an average of 44 t-shirts? Gemma Smith was shocked to see her landfill contained so much textile waste and is on a mission to save t-shirts from heading there. She created t-shirt blankets that save precious memories as well as keep them out of landfill. So far she has diverted over 10,000 shirts and made over 400 blankets.

We talk about sourcing new materials that are sustainable as well as sharing stories of some of the clients that want to have memory blankets and custom quilts made.

Re-Vive the Tee
An affordable and Canadian way to up-cycle old clothing that celebrates life, achievements, and adventures. Gemma Smith discovered her passion for sewing after having children and wanting to be able to stay home with them, while earning an income. So, for the past 10 years she has been creating special memory keepsake items for family and friends. 

The idea initially came as her children grew far too quick and she was having a hard time getting rid of their baby clothing. Gemma started to think of how she could keep their baby clothes in a way that wouldn’t take up unnecessary storage space, and she would get to enjoy and look at them often, reminiscing on the baby age. Her first ever quilt was created from an assortment of her daughters clothing.

Website: https://www.revivethetee.ca/
Instagram: @revive_the_tee

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Music Credit: Thanks to Isaac Matthews for his incredible talent.
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Thanks to Isaac Matthews for the music, follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid