Zero Waste Daniel Turns Clothing Scraps Into Fashion | NowThis

This clothing line turns fabric scraps into unique pieces of clothing. Daniel Silverstein founded 'Zero Waste Daniel', aka 'ZWD', to close the gap on the fashion industry's waste problem – here's Daniel's story.

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[Pakster]

I wish Daniel and his team huge success. We need people like him with bright ideas and talent to lead the world in a more sustainable way.

[bernaclischurchill]

You are doing what my grandmother did for many years. She was born in 1900, and she would take old clothes, worn out clothes and make bedding out of it, for her children, of which, there were many. She never 'sold' any of her items, but just provided for her family.

My grand would have really been able to use the money from her creations, but her poverty prevented her from doing so. Good video.

Ms. B. Churchill

[ravestitches]

OMG i went threw my fabric yesterday and i filled a garbage bag with tiny scraps i had saved for years, Im pulling them out of the trash today after I sat here crying watching this, Thank you I think I have found my mission...much love

[judyreynolds]

Reroll the leftovers into fabric, what is old is new again!! Renaming what our ancestors did!! Putting pieces together to make a usable piece of fabric!! The serger makes that process so fast!! I love it!! Saving soooo much more than money, the environment and giving someone a JOB!! Well done young man!! from this 62 year old grandmother

[lyrarchi]

I thought I was weird for doing this because i havent seen anyone else do it but I am so impressed you have turned it into your main gig! I hope your still going with it!

[JJ]

tHIS IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT! We need more of this. the pieces are lovely. God Bless these People for doing this. (I am going to try it at home.)

[devidaughter]

"you can get everything you want out of fashion, and still do it ethically" (3:50)

[jackietschantz]

I’m a quilter. I’ve made several tshirt quilts. I have totes full of clothes from people who want a memorial quilt made from their loved ones clothes. This gives me the ideas and inspiration I was looking for. Great job.

[uppereastsidehoney]

I was searching on how to dispose my old clothes properly and then what i found is something that struck me. Now I want to study fashion design to help our environment. I wanna be like him.

[systemthinker]

Be the change you wish to see in the world, the perfect example! All we need now is to copy Daniel 1, 000 times!

[bettyochoa]

My mother used to bring home the pieces and make our clothes. This is so neat, congrats zero!!!! U want my scraps?

[MomAsol]

I’ve been doing this idea with my old fabrics and clothes you can make lots of used out of it from blankets, clothes, rugs, bags, kitchen towel and many more, the possibilities are endless Happy sewing.

[TheFredfredburger]

I’m in love we need more people like him in this world😭😍😭😍

[jannahhossain]

daniel.. youre my inspiration for life- your changing the face of fashion, HONESTLY!

[Rockin_Rocio]

I’m not sure if you’d consider it or not, but as I’ve been learning a lot of alternatives on my zero waste journey, consider also making reusable feminine products. Reusable pads are great in my option and with so many patterns and small pieces it can totally be an option for you with the smaller things your not sure what to do with. ☺️ hope you love the idea.

[catlover]

we need a shop like this in every city really. i have decided to make my clothes now because i hate fast fashion.

[lorrainedempsey]

Our country needs people like you in every line of work. You are brilliant, and have a beautiful heart for helping people. Thank you for your kindness to everyone. You are special to this planet. God bless your every endeavor. 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[knucklescapricorn]

That mosaic of David Bowie has given me a lot of idea of what I can do with my fabric scraps. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[ASMRCountingSheep]

Perfection. Thank you for making a difference in our world and on the planet!!!!

[idontmindpineappleonpizza]

Definitely not the first person to use scraps for making full pieces of clothing but definitely one of if not the first companies to do this, and I think that is great.