Croatia
Youth
Humana Nova
Skills - Competences
Textile Recycling and Upcycling Skills: Expertise in sorting, processing, and repurposing textile waste. Creativity and Innovation: Ability to devise new ways to repurpose textile waste and create innovative products. Social Awareness and Sensitivity: Understanding and empathy towards the needs and challenges of marginalized individuals, including people with disabilities. Teamwork and Collaboration: Capacity to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals. Sustainability Knowledge: Awareness of environmental issues related to textile waste and the importance of sustainable practices in recycling and upcycling. Learning and Improvement: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, techniques, and best practices in textile recycling and upcycling. Leadership and Mentorship: Capacity to lead by example and mentor colleagues, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, to foster personal and professional growth.
CONTACT INFO:
info@humananova.org +385 99 249 6888
Impact
Social Inclusion: By employing 53 individuals, including 30 people with disabilities and 18 from other socially marginalized groups, Humana Nova provides meaningful employment opportunities. This fosters inclusion and empowerment, giving marginalized individuals a chance to contribute to society and improve their quality of life Environmental Conservation: Through their disposal of textile waste and upcycling initiatives, Humana Nova contributes to environmental conservation. By diverting textiles from landfills and repurposing them into new products, they reduce waste and lessen the environmental footprint associated with textile production. Community Engagement: As a member of the RREUSE network, Humana Nova actively participates in a community of like-minded social enterprises focused on reuse, recycling, and repair. This engagement facilitates knowledge sharing, collaboration, and collective action towards a more sustainable future. Economic Empowerment: By creating value from textile waste, Humana Nova generates economic opportunities for both the company and the communities it serves. Through the production and sale of upcycled products, they contribute to local economies while also promoting the circular economy model. Awareness and Education: Through their work, Humana Nova raises awareness about the environmental and social impacts of textile waste. By showcasing the possibilities of upcycling and promoting sustainable consumption practices, they inspire individuals and businesses to make more responsible choices.