Gulliver student leads sustainability initiative to reduce textile waste

When Gaby Morales learned that Miami-Dade County’s landfills are approaching capacity, she saw more than an environmental challenge. She saw an opportunity to make a difference.

A student at Gulliver Preparatory School, Morales turned her concern about textile waste into meaningful action through her participation in the Rustic Pathways Climate Leader Fellowship program. After researching the growing impact of discarded clothing and textiles on local landfills, she developed a plan to encourage reuse and sustainability within her school community.

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