Análisis de los procesos de reciclaje de prendas en desuso en la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

Nowadays, objects have a prompt replacement with much more frequency, and this is due to the practices of consumerism that have generated an oversupply of products. Fashion Industry is not exempt from this, since through its influence and its fast fashion business model has implanted in consumers the need to always be at the forefront with the new trends offered by the market, consequently, the consumer detaches from their clothing faster, causing them to become disused garments in a short time. On the other hand, new social currents such as sustainability require a rethinking of the use of this waste, changing the way in which it is seen for its use through recycling processes that allow prolonging its usefulness. This research work focuses on the analysis of the recycling processes of disused garments that are executed in the city of Ambato, with the aim to identify and explore those techniques of use practiced in the locality. Thys, the methodology used is qualitative, since this allows us to have a greater understanding of the topic to be investigated, therefore interviews and surveys will be carried out with the actors linked to them, such as wase pickers in the area, citizens, entrepreneurs, and professionals who contribute from their various areas. As for the results obtained, they are materialized in an instructional guide that suggests methods of treatment of disused garments executed in the locality, which contains practical examples of techniques such as: redesign, reconditioning and upcycling that can be applied to this type of garments.