Marci Zaroff
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Marci Zaroff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December |
| Occupation | ECOpreneur |
| Website | www |
Marci Zaroff coined and trademarked the term "ECOfashion"[1][2] in 1995 and is an ECOlifestyle entrepreneur, educator, and innovator. She believes that Millennials are "“driving the rapidly growing movement for sustainable and ethical fashion.”[3]
Zaroff is an RSA Fellow and a Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute[4]
Career[edit]
Marci Zaroff has a degree from the Haas Business School of the University of California, Berkeley.[2][5]
- Founder/CEO of MetaWear[2]
- Founder/CEO of ECOfashion Corp [6]
- Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BeyondBrands Conscious Consulting Agency
- Co-Founder and CMO of Good Catch Foods
- Co-Founder of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition [7]
- Founder and former CEO/President of Under the Canopy[8]
- Former President of Portico Brands
- Co-Creator of I AM Enlightened Creations.
- Producer of “THREAD | Driving Fashion Forward,” documentary
- Author of "ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating A Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World", published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster. [9]
Zaroff was a key figure[vague] in the development of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)[10] and first Fair Trade Textile Certification. She is currently a Director/Advisor on several Boards, including Organic Trade Association, Textile Exchange, Fair Trade USA, Fashion Revolution, Fashion Positive, Teens Turning Green.[citation needed]
Zaroff has launched organic/sustainable fiber initiatives in retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Macy's, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and AVEDA.[11]
Business accomplishments[edit]
- Retail Touchpoint's "Retail Innovator Award"[12]
- ABC News' "Legends and Legacies"[citation needed]
- New York Moves "Power Woman Award"[13]
- Fashion Group International's "Rising Star Award"[14]
- ELLE Magazine's "Mercury Style Award"[citation needed]
- Turkish Textile Association "Honorary Member"[citation needed]
- National Product Industry's "Socially Responsible Business Award"[citation needed]
Personal life[edit]
Zaroff lives in New York City with her husband, Eric Schnell, and her two children.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Zaroff, Marci. "About Marci". ecofashion.com. Marci Zaroff. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b c Patnaik, Santosh (23 October 2018). "Blazing a trail for organic cotton farming". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ CHENG, ANDRIA (7 July 2015). "'Fair Trade' Becomes a Fashion Trend". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ unknown, publisher. "Fellow Profile". Aspen Institute. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ NAHIGYAN, PIERCE (13 July 2015). "Marci Zaroff on Developing ECOfashion & Inspiring Millennial Women". Planet Experts. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "ABOUT".
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- ^ Kennedy, Kelli (10 February 2007). "Organic Clothes Not Just for Hippies Now". Washington Post. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "ABOUT".
- ^ Goldberg, Max (17 April 2015). "Eco-Friendly Fridays: Under the Canopy's Marci Zaroff is Taking Organic into Wyndham Hotels and Bed Bath & Beyond". livingmaxwell.com. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ NAHIGYAN, PIERCE (13 July 2015). "Marci Zaroff on Developing ECOfashion & Inspiring Millennial Women". Planet Experts. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "2016 Retail Innovator Award Winners".
- ^ McMullan, Patrick. "New York Moves Magazine's Fifth Annual Power Women Awards". Patrick McMullan. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ unknown, publisher. "2008 Rising Star Award Winners". Fashion Group International. Retrieved 13 August 2015.