SHEIN's US$250,000 disbursement to The UnTours Foundation will fund a Cambodian initiative that partners with social enterprises to upcycle textile waste. SINGAPORE , May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is pleased to announce The UnTours Foundation as the second grant recipient of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fund. The UnTours Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans or equity to world enhancing businesses that address social, economic, and environmental issue s.
A s an EPR Fund grantee, the foundation has received US$250,000 which will be allocated to an initiative in Cambodia to drive textile waste circularity by supporting local artisans in the rescue and upcycling of textile waste. "Today, we are thrilled to introduce our new grantee, whose steadfast commitment to their mission reflects the transformative change we aim to inspire. Together, we will help tackle the issue of global textile waste, particularly in communities in the Global South that have been impacted by the issue, and drive progress towards a more circular fashion ecosystem," said Leonard Lin , SHEIN's Global Head of Public Affairs and General Manager of Singapore .
Elizabeth Killough , Co-Chief Executive Officer of The UnTours Foundation, said: "We are eager to partner with SHEIN to tackle the global problem of textile waste. Countries like Cambodia face challenges when it comes to tackling textile waste since the.