What is Sustainability?

Description

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Recorded November 5, 2020

"What is Sustainability" presents an introduction to the catch word of the decade. During this presentation we will examine: why sustainability has suddenly become so popular; what exactly sustainability is and what is, or should be, encompassed in its definition; why we should care about sustainability at all; and what exactly can we do to incorporate more sustainable practices into our own lives, workplaces and companies.

About the Speaker

Renee Lamb is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts' Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising and Founder of Souli, a luxury artisanal accessories brand and social enterprise focusing on the preservation of culturally sensitive craft traditions and artisan empowerment. She holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Fashion Design from Parsons, an MA in International Economics & Development from Johns Hopkins University, SAIS and is a proud graduate of NC State's College of Textiles with a specialization in Textile and Apparel Management. She has worked within the sustainability field for over 15 years and is passionate about the power of conscious consumerism and corporate citizenship to create lasting change.