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FIT Sustainability Council

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The Sustainability Council was established by the president to develop and foster sustainability initiatives throughout the FIT community. Each year the council organizes and hosts a business and design conference as well as Sustainability Awareness Week (SAW) on campus. The council also offers and manages an annual grant fund of $15,000 to support creative and innovative campus sustainability initiatives.

October 2024

2024 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 7
Various locations on campus, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street
New York City, NY 10001 United States

October 7–11 Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 7 to 11, we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint. Sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council. A full schedule of events is coming soon. 

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2024 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 8
Various locations on campus, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street
New York City, NY 10001 United States

October 7–11 Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 7 to 11, we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint. Sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council. A full schedule of events is coming soon. 

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Author Talk and Sustainability Networking Reception: “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment” with Maxine Bédat

October 8 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City, NY United States

Maxine Bédat. Photo: © Bogdana Ferguson, via penguinrandomhouse.com. Author Maxine Bédat will discuss her book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment, with FIT's Sustainability Council chair, Dr. Karen Pearson. Unraveled was selected for FIT's 2024 Common Read. The book, which was longlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, offers readers insights into the supply chain. It is described by the publisher as “a groundbreaking chronicle of the birth–and death–of a pair of jeans, that exposes…

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2024 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 9
Various locations on campus, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street
New York City, NY 10001 United States

October 7–11 Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 7 to 11, we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint. Sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council. A full schedule of events is coming soon. 

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2024 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 10
Various locations on campus, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street
New York City, NY 10001 United States

October 7–11 Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 7 to 11, we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint. Sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council. A full schedule of events is coming soon. 

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2024 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 11
Various locations on campus, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street
New York City, NY 10001 United States

October 7–11 Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During Sustainability Awareness Week, from October 7 to 11, we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from leaders in the industry, experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint. Sponsored by the FIT Sustainability Council. A full schedule of events is coming soon. 

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April 2025

2025 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Charting a Course Toward Circularity

April 8, 2025 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City, NY United States

April 8 and 9, 2025 We are pleased to announce that this year's conference will focus on how the creative industries are leading the transition toward closed-loop systems that reduce and even eliminate resource consumption and waste. Vibrant and inspirational conversations among eco-entrepreneurs, designers, activists, and nonprofit leaders will delve into strategies for navigating change and fostering collaboration in sustainable design, production, distribution, and business. Join us as we explore new ideas, forge a deeper understanding of the challenges and…

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2025 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Charting a Course Toward Circularity

April 9, 2025 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City, NY United States

April 8 and 9, 2025 We are pleased to announce that this year's conference will focus on how the creative industries are leading the transition toward closed-loop systems that reduce and even eliminate resource consumption and waste. Vibrant and inspirational conversations among eco-entrepreneurs, designers, activists, and nonprofit leaders will delve into strategies for navigating change and fostering collaboration in sustainable design, production, distribution, and business. Join us as we explore new ideas, forge a deeper understanding of the challenges and…

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