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Liz Ricketts is an educator, designer and the co-founder of The Or Foundation, a USA and Ghana-based non-profit working at the intersection of environmental justice, education and fashion development.Working within the industry as a designer and stylist, Liz witnessed the toxicity of fashion’s disposable culture firsthand and has since been dedicated to transforming the industry. She holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University. Her upcycled garments have appeared in international magazines, film and TV. Her work as a researcher and advocate for a Justice-Led Circular Economy has been published widely.Useful resourcesLearn about The Or here: https://theor.org/New to the work of The Or Foundation? Start with this ATST podcast episode: Chloe Asaam on fast fashion's waste crisisWatch this video with ChloeRead Liz's piece for Atmos This Is Not Your GoldmineLearn about the women carrying our clothing waste hereRead Chloe's op-ed for Teen Vogue hereFollow The Or on InstagramFind me VenetiaFor accessibility