Looking for some research help!

Hi everyone!

Was just about to post on Upwork/Fiverr but thought it might pay to post on here first.

I need some assistance with evaluating and collecting online retailers' sustainability claims, garment/factory worker empowerment initiatives, supply chain transparency, and whether they have a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The results will be used to supplement an app. I've already made a good start on some of the brands, so I'll be working with you!

I'm also very open to any new ideas about how to get the app prototype as slick as it can be - so if you wear a creative hat too that would be a plus.

An even bigger plus would be someone who has experience in UX design (but not necessary).

Please PM me if you're interested and your rates.

Thanks :D

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Background:

I'm super passionate about utilizing tech and data to help with the fight against fast fashion. I believe in the power of people, technology, and data to fundamentally change the fashion world for good.

There's a lot of info out there. Good On You, ReMake, and other ethical brand directories have the right info but I still think it's not that consumer-friendly.

It's still so confusing for consumers who are new to sustainability (those who think "H+M Conscious" and "Zara For Life" are good purchases).

I think Maxine Bedat summarises it well: “We’ve gotten to a place where citizens know sustainability is something they should care about, but they are not informed enough to know what it means to be sustainable." She's the founder of New York-based New Standard Institute, research and advocacy group focused on the relationship between fashion and climate change. 

Unlike food labels such as “organic”, which are regulated by western governments, “sustainable” is not a regulated term, leaving brands free to attach it to almost anything.

We need to support brands that are actively trying to create a better future by paying their garment workers fair wages and reduce their carbon footprint. We also need brands to speak about what they’re doing to reduce impact and be honest and transparent about how far they are going and where they need to go.

Submitted May 31, 2021 at 06:09AM by lucypink7 https://ift.tt/3i4pb48