A Russian fashion brand, 99Recycle, is trying to tackle St. Petersburg's mountains of garbage by creating an entire supply chain out of them.
Sustainability in fashion is becoming larger and larger concern as the 21st century rolls on, as the industry is one of the most problematic (polluter) in our society because of the amount and types of waste (produce) by it.
99Recycle's current goods include pencil and laptop cases, backpacks, bags, skateboards and a bicycle. 99Recycle uses a large 3D printer, which uses recycled plastic as a raw material. They (collect) over 70 tons of plastic so far by working with local recycling nonprofits.
"The process of preparing the materials is (complicated) than preparing ordinary materials. Most of our time is taken up by the (prepare), because we need to clean it, to make it even, to select it, to reject some materials," Olesya Kulik, designer at 99Recycle told Euronews.
Inside the factory, the 3D printer creates shapes and textiles（纺织品） are sewn together by hand, (mean) that each price is unique.
Along making products for purchase, 99Recycle hosts classes and lectures about sustainability and different ways (recycle), hoping to coach people out of their throw-away habits.
