In an effort to support Canadian refugees, one new social enterprise, Skilled Accents, is supporting women in need in a sustainable and zero waste way. The new organization teaches newcomers to repurpose scraps of fabric from furniture and drapery stores to create avant-garde and eye-catching accent pillows.
"We don't require them to speak English, we don't require them to have a certain diploma or certain certificate. It's something they already know. They all know how to sew, it's part of their household back home," Kay Habib, CEO of Skilled Accents stated. This niche social enterprise not only helps women without damaging the environment, but it also gives consumers a chance to help those in need by purchasing these dynamic accent pillows.
Sustainable Refugee-Supporting Enterprises
Skilled Accents Uses Fabric Scraps To Make Pillows
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Textile Manufacturing - Exploring innovative ways to repurpose fabric scraps can lead to sustainable and zero waste manufacturing practices.
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Industry Implications
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2. Social Impact and Entrepreneurship - Investing in social enterprises that uplift marginalized communities presents opportunities for scalable impact and innovative business models.
3. Home Decor and Retail - Retailers can tap into the growing market demand for socially-conscious products by featuring and promoting products that support refugees.