In the Media: Newcastle Herald
As the Founder of One Thread Road, I’m so thrilled to have been interviewed by Newcastle Herald writer, Lisa Rockman, and featured in their Weekender edition. Speaking to Lisa gave me the opportunity to share what inspired me to create the platform, as well as speak about the collective effort we can all take to reduce our environmental impact, especially when it comes to shopping and dressing ourselves.
One Thread Road: fight ‘fast fashion’ by sharing your wardrobe
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“I’ve always felt a deep connection to nature and, since relocating here, I’ve embarked on a journey to lead a more sustainable life within our society.”
The couple decided to simplify their lives by designing and building a tiny home in Sam’s father’s backyard. They moved in a year ago with their baby daughter.
“During this transition and downsizing, I contemplated the life cycle of everything I owned, particularly my clothing,” Weitz says.
“What struck me most was that I had been so concerned with plastic pollution and reusable items like grocery bags, water bottles, coffee cups and straws, but I hadn’t considered clothing in the same light.”
Read the full article HERE.