Every so often (though not often enough), the stars align where business interests align perfectly with environmental sustainability.
Such is the case concerning a new partnership between the city of Eugene, the Eugene Chamber of Commerce, and the Viking Textile Maker Hub (VTMH) to address unemployment while reducing textile waste.
The Re-Patch Program helps empower folks transitioning from homelessness with industrial sewing skills while giving surplus city-owned clothing – such as jackets, coats, and windbreakers…
