Mend the Future: Building Climate Literacy Through Reuse, Repair, and Policy Action

This presentation explores how equity-centered reuse, repair, and education can strengthen textile recovery systems under California’s SB 707 Textile Recovery Act. Drawing on real-world outcomes from Adult Education programs in Northern California, it demonstrates how hands-on repair and upcycling drive measurable behavior change, workforce pathways, and climate literacy in frontline and BIPOC communities. The presentation will offer practical insights for local governments and recycling professionals seeking scalable, community-rooted solutions within a circular economy framework.