Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
[Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University , Belgaum]
Bengaluru-562157
2024-2025
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Mrs.N TAMILSELVI Dr.T N ANITHA
Asst Professor HOD and Professor
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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL
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Seminar Report On
“EcoCloset- a step for sustainable fashion”
Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the requirement for the 5th semester in
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Submitted By
Vaishnavi Reddy
1MV22CS174
Under the Guidance of
Mrs.N TAMIL SELVI
Assistant Professor
Dept. Of Civil, SMVIT
Department of ComputerScience Engineering
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
[Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University,Belgaum]
Bengaluru-562157
2024-2025
Rethinking Fashion: A
Sustainable, Impactful, and
Differentiated Solution
SDG Goal 12-Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure
sustainable consumption and production patterns.
by Vaishnavi Reddy
Sustainability: Reducing Textile Waste
Encouraging Swapping Renting for Sustainable Reimagining Fashion
Access
The platform facilitates clothes It promotes creative upcycling and
swapping, giving pre-loved garments By offering clothing rentals, the alterations, turning old clothes into
a new lease on life and reducing the platform provides users with access unique pieces, extending their
need for new production. to diverse styles without the need for lifespan.
individual ownership.
Promoting Circular Economy
NGO Partnerships Recycling Units
The platform collaborates with It integrates with local
NGOs to ensure responsible recycling units, streamlining
textile recycling and the process of turning old
repurposing of unwanted clothes into new resources.
garments.
Closed-Loop System
This platform creates a closed-loop system where materials are
reused and repurposed, reducing waste and resource depletion.
1 Clothes Swapping, 2 Thrift Store Locator 3 Partnership Management
Renting, and Reimagining Google Maps API or Mapbox for NGO and Brand Partnerships:
Users upload pictures with real-time geolocation services. Manage partnerships via a
details (size, condition, type, Filters to search by distance, dedicated admin panel. APIs
etc.). Image compression and type of styles or availability. to sync with partner
optimization using tools like inventories for recycling or
[Link]. reimagining clothes.
• Matching System - Match Voucher Management:
users with similar preferences Backend system to generate
for swaps or rentals using and track voucher usage.
machine learning (e.g.,
collaborative filtering).
AI Features
Style Recommendations:
1 AI uses clothing datasets to suggest sustainable outfit
combinations tailored to user preferences.
Clothing Categorization:
2 AI utilizes computer vision to automatically tag clothes,
streamlining organization and search.
Impact Calculator:
3 AI calculates users' reduced environmental impact
through sustainable fashion choices.
Positive Social Impact
Supporting Local Businesses Community Empowerment
The platform prioritizes partnerships with local, ethical, By uplifting ethical brands and local communities, the
and minority-owned businesses, fostering sustainable platform contributes to social justice and economic
entrepreneurship. growth.
1 2 3
Ethical Production Practices
It champions fair wages, safe working conditions, and
responsible sourcing throughout the fashion supply
chain.
Differentiation Through Technology
1 2 3
Smart Matching Algorithms Personalized Seamless User Experience
The platform utilizes innovative
Recommendations The platform offers a user-friendly
algorithms to match users with It provides personalized interface, simplifying the process of
clothing items that suit their style recommendations based on user renting, swapping, and discovering
and preferences. data and trends, enhancing the sustainable fashion options.
shopping experience.
Scalable Business Model
Rental Fees
The platform generates revenue through rental fees, offering flexible
1
subscription options for users.
Partnerships
2 It collaborates with brands and retailers, expanding its reach and
diversifying revenue streams.
Data Insights
3 The platform utilizes data analytics to identify trends,
refine algorithms, and optimize its services for growth.
Conclusion: A Sustainable
Fashion Solution
This innovative platform addresses key challenges within the fashion
industry, offering a sustainable, impactful, and differentiated solution. It
encourages conscious consumption, promotes circularity, and
empowers consumers to make sustainable choices. The platform's
scalability and technological advancements have the potential to
transform the fashion industry and create a more responsible future.
