From the blog
Keep up to date with the latest updates from the Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion.
Manfred Max-Neef
“I severed my ties with the trends imposed by the economic establishment, disengaged myself from “objective abstractions” and decided to “step into the mud”.
I signed this manifesto because …
The Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion’s founding document is its Manifesto. This, our rallying call to like-minded individuals, invites people to support the Union by putting their name to the manifesto and saying why these actions matter.
Namkyu Chun
Our fourth participant is Namkyu Chun.
Open UCRF insignia, buttons and banners
To activate change, it is good to have your presence noticed in the wider community.
Local Assembly India
We are glad to announce the first meeting of UCRF Local Assembly India which is convening online in the light of coronavirus restrictions.
A question from the glossary working group
What do we call a word glossary with an aim to change systems?
Earth Day Open Letter
Dear friend and colleague in fashion, today, the 22nd of April 2020, is Earth Day.
Submission of Written Questions to the Innovation Forum conference 2020
UCRF supports the Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference Innovation Forum 2020 in their intent to have a ‘candid and progressive dialogue’ about sustainability in the fashion sector.
Communique from Local Assembly Connecticut
On 7th March 2020, the Connecticut Local Assembly took place.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2020
It is time for the Union’s yearly collaborative wikipedia edit-a-thon! On 26th February 2020 we will revisit the “sustainable fashion” page on Wikipedia to add and update its content.
UCRF Addendum to the report ‘Pulse of the Fashion Industry 2019 Update’
In May 2019, the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) published an update to the Pulse Report, a yearly report it first commissioned in 2017.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2019
The Union’s first collaborative action is now underway! On 26th February 2019 between GMT 15:00 – 22:00, a group of volunteers from the Union signatories are jointly editing Wikipedia’s sustainable fashion pages.