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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From runway to rethink: Why circular fashion isn't just a trend – it's an economic shift
In the heart of the Himalayas, on trails that guide millions of pilgrims to sacred shrines, another kind of journey is taking place, one from plastic waste to purposeful fashion. What was once a plastic bottle tossed on the trek to Kedarnath is now a tote bag or a recycled T-shirt hanging on a retail shelf. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And this transformation isn't just ecological; it's cultural and economic. Globally, fashion is under scrutiny. The industry is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. The fast fashion model, built on mass production and quick turnover, has long been at odds with sustainability. But change is in motion What's driving this shift? Consumer awareness, for one. Shoppers today are not just browsing for style; they're scanning for purpose. Studies show Gen Z is more likely to buy from brands that demonstrate authentic environmental action, even if it costs more. There's a growing fatigue with greenwashing and a deeper curiosity about where and how our clothes are made. (Image Credits: Pinterest) At the core of this transformation is the idea of circularity. Unlike the linear take-make-dispose model, the circular fashion aims to regenerate resources, reduce waste, and keep materials in use for as long as possible. This doesn't just benefit the environment; it reshapes business models. Clothing made from recycled cotton, ocean plastics, or post-consumer textiles now offers a compelling value proposition: it's fashion that cleans up after itself. Several global and Indian players are quietly redefining what's possible. In India, waste-tech startups are collaborating with local governments and communities to extract usable materials from some of the most fragile ecosystems. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Great Jeans' or 'White Supremacy'? Sydney Sweeney's Ad Sparks Political Backlash One such initiative, led by an Indian climate-tech company, saw over 2 million PET bottles collected across the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand, a pilgrimage trail notorious for plastic litter. These were repurposed into apparel and accessories like laptop sleeves, tote bags, and activewear, creating both local jobs and market-ready goods Recycling plastic into fashion isn't just clever; it's critical. Microplastics have now been found in human blood and lung tissue, with research linking them to hormone disruption, inflammation, and even increased cancer risk. (Image Credits: Pinterest) A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that people may be ingesting as much as 5 grams of microplastics each week, the equivalent of a credit card, through food, water, and air. Wearing clothing made from virgin synthetic fibres like polyester can contribute to this microplastic load during washing and wear. In contrast, using reclaimed PET bottles helps close the loop and reduces dependence on fossil-based virgin plastic production, which itself emits carbon and toxic byproducts. In this way, circular fashion becomes not just a planetary necessity but a public health intervention. It's a strategy that protects both people and the planet, interrupting environmental harm before it begins. And as more brands, from high street to heritage, integrate circularity into their operations, consumers are not just buying into a look. They're buying into a mindset shift. And maybe, just maybe, the next time we shop, we'll think not only about how a garment looks but also about where it began and what future it leaves behind.
Fox News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
California man allegedly crafted assassination list targeting federal officials in White supremacist plot
A California man who was an alleged White supremacist and member of a transnational terrorist group faces federal charges after creating a list containing federal officials as targets for assassination, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said 24-year-old Noah Lamb has been indicted on eight counts, including conspiracy, three counts each of soliciting the murder of federal officials and doxxing federal officials and a single count of threatening communications, all in connection with his work on a hit list of "high-value targets" for assassination. "The defendant collaborated with members of the online "Terrorgram Collective" to create a list of targets for assassination," acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith said. "Individuals on the list were targeted because of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including federal officials. An indictment unsealed on Wednesday claims Lamb was a member of the "Terrorgram Collective," which is a transnational terrorist group that operates Telegram, a digital messaging platform. The group allegedly uses Telegram to promote racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism, the DOJ said. "Members of the 'Terrorgram Collective' believe the white race is superior; that society is irreparably corrupt and cannot be saved by political action; and that violence and terrorism are necessary to ignite a race war and accelerate the collapse of the government and the rise of a white ethnostate," the DOJ said. Lamb is accused of allegedly conspiring with members of the collective to create and disseminate an assassination hit list containing "high-value targets," including federal, state and local officials. Also on the list, the indictment alleges, are leaders of private companies and non-governmental organizations. The indictment alleges that all the individuals on the list were targeted because of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. "The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is committed to aggressively pursuing those who engage in hate-fueled conspiracies and terrorist threats," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, said. "We will use every tool available to protect the civil rights of all Americans and ensure justice for those targeted by such heinous acts." Federal prosecutors announced charges in September 2024 against Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho, who were both charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support for terrorists. The indictment against Humber and Allison claims they were both leaders of the "Terrorgram Collective." Federal prosecutors said at the time that the channel was used to promote "white supremacist accelerationism" and the idea that violence and terrorism were "necessary to ignite a race war and accelerate the collapse of the government and the rise of a white ethnostate." The indictment accused the two of soliciting followers via the Telegram channel to attack perceived enemies of White people, including government buildings and energy facilities and "high-value" targets, such as politicians. DOJ officials said the pair used the app to transmit bomb-making instructions and to distribute a list of potential targets for assassination — including a federal judge, a senator and a former U.S. attorney — and to celebrate acts or plots from active "Terrorgram" users. Allison and Humber pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
White supremacist charged in an alleged plot to solicit the murder of federal officials
A member of a chat-based White supremacy group has been charged in an alleged plot to solicit the murder of federal officials – including a senator and federal judge – through an online 'kill list' he allegedly helped create. Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in federal court in Northern California with eight counts, including soliciting the murder of federal officials and a conspiracy to assassinate federal officials, according to court records. Lamb, along with two other individuals who were charged last year in the conspiracy, allegedly helped create what they called 'The List' – targeting perceived enemies of White supremacist accelerationism, an ideology centered around the belief that terrorism is necessary to ignite a race war that will create a White ethnostate in the US, prosecutors say. The group, known as the Terrorgram Collective, includes a network of users and group chats on the private messaging platform Telegram. The group, which Lamb was allegedly part of for several years, created the list and disseminated to its members. One of Lamb's responsibilities in the group, according to the charging documents, was to identify certain targets and find their home addresses and any other information that could be included in the kill list to help others find and target people on the list. Court documents say the list included a US senator described as being an 'Anti-White, Anti-gun, Jewish Senator' as well as a federal judge who the White supremacy group saw as an 'invader' from a foreign country as well as someone they called 'first [racial slur] US Attorney.' The list would include photographs of the targets along with their name, address, and, sometimes, the target's spouse, court documents say, along with an image of a rifle and 'a short description of why the target should be assassinated.' Lamb was arrested Tuesday, and the Justice Department is asking he continue to be detained. Agents found White supremacist literature and gun parts with him, prosecutors said. A lawyer for Lamb was not listed in court records of the case.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
White supremacist charged in an alleged plot to solicit the murder of federal officials
A member of a chat-based White supremacy group has been charged in an alleged plot to solicit the murder of federal officials – including a senator and federal judge – through an online 'kill list' he allegedly helped create. Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in federal court in Northern California with eight counts, including soliciting the murder of federal officials and a conspiracy to assassinate federal officials, according to court records. Lamb, along with two other individuals who were charged last year in the conspiracy, allegedly helped create what they called 'The List' – targeting perceived enemies of White supremacist accelerationism, an ideology centered around the belief that terrorism is necessary to ignite a race war that will create a White ethnostate in the US, prosecutors say. The group, known as the Terrorgram Collective, includes a network of users and group chats on the private messaging platform Telegram. The group, which Lamb was allegedly part of for several years, created the list and disseminated to its members. One of Lamb's responsibilities in the group, according to the charging documents, was to identify certain targets and find their home addresses and any other information that could be included in the kill list to help others find and target people on the list. Court documents say the list included a US senator described as being an 'Anti-White, Anti-gun, Jewish Senator' as well as a federal judge who the White supremacy group saw as an 'invader' from a foreign country as well as someone they called 'first [racial slur] US Attorney.' The list would include photographs of the targets along with their name, address, and, sometimes, the target's spouse, court documents say, along with an image of a rifle and 'a short description of why the target should be assassinated.' Lamb was arrested Tuesday, and the Justice Department is asking he continue to be detained. Agents found White supremacist literature and gun parts with him, prosecutors said. A lawyer for Lamb was not listed in court records of the case.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Over 9.9 Million Are Floored By This Tweet From A MAGA Voter Who Says Her Son Won't Talk To Her Anymore
Particularly in his second term, it seems like Donald Trump supporters are experiencing more and more familial estrangement as their sisters, brothers, children, cousins, and parents separate themselves from MAGA and the group's beliefs. It's not particularly surprising, as Trump's policies and behavior are nearly synonymous with division. After all, the 79-year-old has repeatedly bragged about 'killing' Roe v. Wade, emboldened and uplifted white supremacist groups, spewed racism and misogyny, fostered an ever-growing connection to Project 2025, allegedly praised Adolf Hitler, referred to fallen American soldiers as 'losers,' and he has been found liable for sexual abuse. (And this was all BEFORE his second term began just a few short months ago — I didn't even mention Wikipedia creating an entire 2025 Stock Market Crash page amid Trump's tariff war.) Regardless of how obvious it may or may not seem that friends and family of MAGA supporters may want some distance, some are still surprised — and that includes this X poster: Yes, this woman, who describes herself as a "True Patriot" with "Pronouns F/U," wrote on X: "Today my oldest son turns 36. I sent him a gift, left him a voicemail and texted him. But I won't be hearing back from him - not even an acknowledgment that he received his present. Why? Because he hasn't spoken to my husband or I in seven months because we voted for Trump." "I miss him and hope that someday he will come around and realize the damage he is doing to our family by acting this way. My breaking heart is a continual reminder." "I know many of you have similar stories and I pray that your family members come around as well. I'm not asking him to change his politics, but you can't let it come between family." The post, which has been viewed over 10 million times, has over 15,000 comments and even more impressions. Some commenters shared similar experiences: "My husband and I were disowned by our 33 year old son on January 21st," this person wrote. "Haven't heard from him since then. My birthday and Mother's Day nothing. Our lives go on." "Politics should stop at the family front door," another added. Others struggled to find sympathy for the original poster or other outcasted parents. "MAGA mom is SHOCKED her child doesn't want to associate with hate-filled, racist, bigoted & authoritarian-like movements. She is SHOCKED," someone said. "'we are horrible people and now my kids won't talk to us,'" another mocked. And outside of the left versus right, a middle group formed with those who questioned why the original poster would send their child a gift despite them wanting to remain estranged, and then seemingly complain about the gift not being appreciated, regardless. "He is no contact. With someone who contacted him 3 ways. But she's the victim?" several posed. What are your thoughts on the now-viral post and conversation? Let us know in the comments.
