Re:Wien Startup Success Story: Einzelstück

Einzelstück, founded by Astrid Aschenbrenner, gives textiles a second life by hand-embroidering. Oekobusiness Wien talked with this social enterprise and explored its impact on sustainability, and the vision that drives Astrid. What is Einzelstück? What does the company stand for? Einzelstück offers second-hand fashion hand-embroidered. Through my volunteer work in various clothing chambers in Vienna, […]

Uptraded: A swapping approach for fashion sustainability in Austria

In Austria, 221,800 tons of textile end up as waste, according to the Environmental Agency. This staggering amount highlights a significant issue within the fast fashion industry, which contributes nearly 10% of global carbon emissions. To combat this, multiple solutions are necessary, including altering perceptions about second-hand clothing and promoting swapping. We spoke with Anna […]