Sustainable Fashion Startup

Ecossories: Circular Economy Solution for Fashion

Awards & Recognition

β˜…Global Finalist | Hult Prize Milan 2023 🌏
β˜…Champion | Hult Prize at Army IBA 2023
Frontend
HTML5, CSS3, JS
Hosting
Firebase
Focus
Sustainability

"Turning the smallest details into the biggest impact."

Replacing non-biodegradable components in the fashion industry with eco-friendly alternatives

Project Overview

The global clothing industry contributes significantly to environmental degradation, not just through fabric, but through "trims"β€”the billions of plastic buttons, tags, and clips produced annually. Ecossories was conceived to bridge this gap by manufacturing and distributing high-quality, biodegradable accessories made from sustainable materials.

To validate the business model and reach customers, we developed a dedicated Digital Marketplace, serving as both an e-commerce platform and an information hub for sustainable fashion.

Problem

The Hidden Environmental Cost

The global clothing industry contributes significantly to environmental degradation, not just through fabric, but through 'trims'β€”the billions of plastic buttons, tags, and clips produced annually that end up in landfills and oceans.

Solution

Ecossories Approach

Manufacturing and distributing high-quality, biodegradable accessories made from organic and recycled materials, combined with a digital marketplace to make sustainable procurement seamless.

Key Features

Eco-Friendly Product Line

Innovative designs for buttons, hangtags, and clips crafted from organic and recycled materials, replacing non-biodegradable plastic components.

E-Commerce Marketplace

A functional web platform that allows B2B and B2C clients to browse catalogs and place orders for sustainable fashion accessories.

Sustainability Tracking

Information modules that educate users on the environmental footprint of traditional plastic trims vs. Ecossories products.

Scalable Business Model

Designed specifically to meet the sustainability targets of major garment exporters and local fashion houses.

Technical Implementation

Frontend

Developed using modern web standards (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) to ensure a seamless UI/UX.

Hosting & Backend

Deployed via Firebase (Google Cloud), ensuring high uptime and secure data handling.

Responsive Design

Optimized for mobile and desktop to accommodate stakeholders viewing the pitch on the go.

Live Platform

Fully functional marketplace accessible at ecossories-bd.web.app

Achievements & Impact

Champion - Hult Prize Army IBA

Awarded 1st place for both the innovative product idea and the execution of the business platform.

UN SDG Alignment

Directly addresses Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through sustainable manufacturing.

Market Viability

Presented a clear roadmap for integrating biodegradable trims into the mainstream supply chain of the Bangladeshi garments sector.

Project Impact Summary

Ecossories isn't just a marketplace; it's a proof-of-concept for how the "Green Revolution" can be applied to the smallest parts of our daily lives. By digitizing the procurement of sustainable materials, we aim to make "going green" the easiest choice for manufacturers.

Addresses the environmental crisis caused by billions of plastic buttons, tags, and clips produced annually
Provides high-quality, biodegradable alternatives made from sustainable materials
Bridges the gap between eco-consciousness and practical manufacturing
Serves as a proof-of-concept for applying the 'Green Revolution' to fashion accessories
Makes 'going green' the easiest choice for manufacturers
Targets both B2B garment exporters and B2C conscious consumers
Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 12
Digitizes procurement of sustainable materials for easy adoption

"Making sustainability accessible, one button at a time."

Champion of Hult Prize Army IBA β€’ Circular Economy Innovation β€’ UN SDG 12 Alignment