I’ve worked in the sustainable fashion and used clothing sector for over a decade and saw firsthand how broken our system is—both environmentally and economically. I founded American Circular Textiles (ACT) to help drive real policy solutions that make circularity a viable business model in the U.S. rather than an aspirational buzzword. Rachel Kibbe, CEO & Founder of American Circular Textiles (ACT) and Circular Services Group, New York

Rachel Kibbe

Rachel Kibbe

Whether you care about the planet, wearing high quality clothing, or protecting workers rights, the sustainable fashion movement can embolden so many people to create effective change in the world around them. Emma Knudson, President of Mizzou Women in Natural Resources, University of Missouri

Emma Knudson

Emma Knudson

I care about sustainable fashion because it uplifts talented makers and garment workers, protects our planet, and spotlights organizations that prioritize people and the planet over profit. Rachael Guiles, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Specialist, Oregon

Rachael Guiles

Rachael Guiles

I believe that as every individual walking the surface of this planet called earth wears clothes, we are all part of the fashion industry, hence very critical that, we all come together in this moment of existence with our individual capacities, to make a generational change and impact. Kwamena Boison, Co-Founder + Head of Design, THE REVIVAL, Ghana

Kwamena Boison

Kwamena Boison

When I envision a sustainable fashion future I really see it being a collaborative ecosystem where brands, designers, activists, and leaders are coming together to design new systems (not just new clothes). Amanda Lapham, Co-Founder of Wolven & Creative Designer, California

Amanda Lapham

Amanda Lapham