Leading the Way in Sustainable Fashion Solutions.

Turning fast fashion overstock into sustainable opportunities through upcycling and eco-friendly innovations.

The Problem with Fast Fashion:

Fast fashion impacts to the world.

    • Fast fashion contributes to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, equating to 1.2 billion tons of CO2 annually.

    • Textile production accounts for 20% of global water pollution.

    • 85% of all textiles created annually are disposed of, contributing to 14 million tons of waste globally each year.

    • $460 billion of inventory is wasted every year due to premature disposal of garments.

    • 16.6 million tons of clothing are discarded instead of recycled, valued at $2,770 per ton.

    • Leading retailers like H&M and Lululemon face lawsuits for "greenwashing."

    • New laws, such as the California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and the New York Fashion Sustainability Act, demand transparency.

The Fix

Our Sustainable Solutions

    • Transform unsold inventory into 100% eco-friendly recycled fabrics.

    • Reduce textile waste while monetizing deadstock inventory.

    • Collaborate to create co-branded, zero-waste products from recycled textiles.

    • Boost sales and brand equity with sustainability-marketed items.

    • Partner with award-winning teams for inspiring sustainability-focused advertising campaigns.

    • Strengthen your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and become an industry leader in sustainable fashion.

The Good You Will Do

Why Choose Waste Up?

1
Cut your carbon footprint with innovative upcycling techniques.
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Align with global sustainability goals to meet ESG targets.
3
Improve your brand’s green credentials with eco-conscious consumers.

Be Part of the Sustainability Revolution

ReFabricing to reduce waste.

Our Founders

WasteUp

Liza D., Founder & CEO

Currently founder & CEO of The Cutting Room and The Cut Fashion Academy – Vancouver.

  • Founder of three successfully exited fashion businesses in New York and Vancouver.

  • Over 30 years industry experience in fashion, textile design & venture ownership.

  • Clients of Liza have sold designs to prestigious realtors such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barney’s New York.

Carey Fouks., Strategic Advisor

  • Currently Partner & Principal of The Rennie Collection – an internationally recognized Contemporary Art Collection; the largest private collection of contemporary art in Canada.

  • Over 24 years of industry experience; focusing on work related to social justice, large-scale installation-based work, painting sculpture & photograph.

  • Overlooks 40+ artist collections (in depth) with 575 artists represented in over 4000 tiles.

Stacy Igel, Advisors 

  • Founder and Creative Director of BOY MEETS GIRL®, a global impact brand known for its iconic double-silhouette logo and edgy, contemporary athleisure.

  • Fashion partnerships with colette, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, and more.

  • Collaborates with musical artists, athletes, activists, and organizations like Young Survival Coalition, BullyBust, Human Rights Watch, and Youth Over Guns.

  • Featured in major publications: Elle, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, The New York Times, and more.

Get in touch with our team!

Let’s sort out your path to sustainability.

Get in touch with a member of our team today.