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About QFSF

Established in 2020, Queen’s for Sustainable Fashion works to spread awareness surrounding the dire consequences which the fashion industry imposes on the environment. Student-led advocacy is placed at the forefront of our club’s mission and values – exemplified through creative photoshoots, blog posts, and on-campus events. We aim to educate both the Queen’s student body and Kingston community on how to consume more ethically, with the future of our planet in mind. Our hope is that creativity & climate can work hand in hand, rather than against each other, as we envision a world which considers the importance of both to livelihood.

OUR VALUES

Topics of Interest & GOALS

To remain conscious of current social, environmental, and human rights issues related to the fashion industry.
To actively advocate for the sustainable shopping practices and alternatives to environmentally negative behaviours.
To remain open-minded in regards to the discussions about the fast fashion industry.
To recognize our privilege in being able to hold our platform and stand up for the injustices of the fashion industry.
To continue to explore developments in the fast fashion industry and keep our perspective unbiased.
To provide an inclusive environment for students of all sizes & racial, gender, and sexual identities.

Discuss consumption & capitalism in relation to the fast fashion industry.
Highlight inclusivity and accessibility within sustainable fashion.
Expose the use of plastic or single use waste in fast fashion.
Educate on labour issues and injustices in the fashion industry.
Shed light on the emissions & water use in manufacturing and exporting of goods.
Bring awareness to and discourage the consumption of unethical big name brands.
Encourage people to shop locally & sustainably.
Provide new ideas on how to repurpose old clothing.
Create an engaging platform where people can show off their sustainable clothing!

Land Acknowledgement & Privilege Statement

Queen's for Sustainable Fashion (QFSF) unites around a common mission: to advocate for and practice sustainable principles within the fashion industry. In this pursuit, we acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose traditional lands we inhabit and understand the profound connection between sustainable practices and our duty to these communities and their land.

Queen's University is situated on the ancestral territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. These Indigenous nations have sustained a harmonious relationship with the land for millenia, rooted in their deep respect for nature's delicate balance. The wisdom shared by the people of the communities teaches us sustainability is not a mere trend, but a way of life. These communities have stewarded these lands, valuing the fine resources and nurturing a profound understand of how to live as one with or environment.

Our commitment to sustainable consumption practice is an acknowledgement of our need for alignment with the values of Indigenous communities. By promoting ethical consumption, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable fashion practices, we aim to contribute towards the preservation of this land in which we have been entrusted. We recognize that as students, we are privileged to have the platform and resources to be able to advocate for positive social change. We understand that with this privilege comes a responsibility to support our Indigenous communities in their quest for justice and sustainability.

Through our commitment to building a more mindful and sustainable community, we hope to honour, nurture, and give back to this land and its original stewards, and wish to express our gratitude for the opportunity to learn on this land throughout our journey. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the scope of just fashion - it encompasses a devotion to advocating for a more ethical and sustainable global consciousness, one that recognizes the importance of both ethical consumption and the preservation of Indigenous cultures and their territories.

About QFSF

OUR VALUES

Topics of Interest & GOALS

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