Erica Gadsby, Founding Director of ReCreate Clothing, will be speaking at Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers’ Wonder Women networking event in Tauranga on 23 February about ethical fashion and giving back to the community.
More and more people are starting to think about whether the production of the clothes they are wearing is causing harm to people and the planet. If you’re one of them and you have questions, don’t miss the next Wonder Women event on 23 February!
‘People are becoming more aware of fast fashion and the exploitation of workers who produce it. Our customers love being able to shop ethically,’ says Erica Gadsby.
She’d set up a sewing centre in the disadvantaged community of Dey Tmey in Cambodia in 2013 to provide fair employment – predominantly for women – empowering people to provide for themselves, their families and their futures. In addition to sewing training, profits from ReCreate are used to support community initiatives such as family support, school sponsorship, medical assistance and community development. ReCreate also employs sustainable business practices, including using organic fabrics and environmentally friendly packaging.
“We’ve never used plastic bags. Our clothes are packaged in a reusable cloth bag and shipped inside a plant-based, compostable courier bag.”
Erica Gadsby
Lyon O’Neale Arnold Director Denise Arnold is the founder of the Cambodia Charitable Trust, which also works in rural Cambodia to give children access to education. No wonder these two organisations have a shared vision for helping the people of Cambodia!
Wonder Women
Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club
90 Keith Allen Drive
5.30pm-7.30pm
Tuesday 23 February
Tickets $15 from eventspronto.co.nz/ethical.fashion
All proceeds to ReCreate.