About Us
Our mission is to create a network of primarily Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) students dedicated to understanding and addressing sustainability issues in the fashion industry through a science, policy and business perspective. We believe that the fashion industry presents an opportunity for interdisciplinary engagement at the Nicholas School. The sector’s biggest challenges currently are chemical pollution, material intensity, waste management, production and supply chain complexities, lack of regulation and policy approaches and finally its high demand for water and energy. These challenges exist at the unique intersection of the many MEM concentrations, such as environmental health and toxicology, environment and business, environment and energy, and economics and policy. This club will explore the science behind these issues and will seek to evaluate and learn the science-based policy and business solutions. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, GTC aims to create a hub for students interested in fashion sustainability across science, policy, and business. We strive to drive meaningful change within the Duke community and beyond.
