Together we’re turning day dreaming into reality!

A note from our founder, Rachel, about the new Reclypt!

I am so excited to be sharing this with you!

I started Reclypt 2 years ago with a vision to reduce fashion waste. I had no idea I’d be where I am today, building the circular economy side by side with you all! I’m eager to welcome you further into the Reclypt community, at whatever level works for you. There is so much to be done, any bit helps!

A little about me…

I grew up in a don’t-throw-that-away household, even teasing my dad when he’d deem a can “good” or for adding to his shelf full of jars; but joke’s on me, because I now have a drawer full of jars… that always comes in handy (some of them are being used for Reclypt's mending kits)! It wasn’t until volunteering with the Peace Corps in Uganda that I experienced, first hand, the incredible amount of fashion waste circulating the world. At the time I just loved going to the market every Tuesday to search through the dozens of piles of clothes for the chance at finding a treasure or two (I did find an Hermes scarf that I will always cherish!). I didn’t realize the social, environmental, political, and economic implications of those clothes until studying and working in sustainable finance. Seeking more grassroots and communal reach, I sought out ways to reduce waste in my own life. Like many others, I quickly learned that fitting all of my garbage in a mason jar was out of the question, but I did start composting and shleping reusables, but I really enjoyed the work I was doing in the sustainable fashion community.

Why this? Why now?

The closest thing I have to a fashion background is playing with paper dolls, but as I dove deeper into the sustainable fashion community, I learned, what we wear (or don’t) directly impacts people and the planet, and I wanted other people to understand that too. Trying to understand what clothes are sustainable, or ethical, or just don’t do harm is an impossible task. Trust me, I tried to do it, felt overwhelmed to the point of apathy, then I quickly relied on the community to help me understand. This is where Reclypt comes in. Using Reclypt, I have and am continuing to navigate the nuances and complexities of building a less-harmful wardrobe, so you don’t want you to go through it alone!

What community are we building here?

I really look forward to welcoming you into our community; whether it be at our events (forgive me if I ask your name more than once), on our email list, or sharing your materials in our Circular Material Share group. The Reclypt team was constantly frustrated that the circular economy wasn’t as robust as it should be, so we’re doing it with you! I’m personally so glad you’re joining us, and as I always say, give yourself grace! We’re making an impact together!