This young changemaker brings her passion, dedication, and boundless energy to the causes she cares about: fashion, sustainability, and social justice.
It’s one thing to notice problems in the world, and quite another to take steps to fix them. For Bluedot Institute student Sasha Stern, taking those steps happens with both feet. “When Sasha says she’ll do something, you can count on her 100 percent,” says Deb Harrison, a teacher at Noble and Greenough, where Sasha is a high school senior.
The issue that has Sasha’s attention: the fashion industry. Specifically, the overproduction, excessive water usage, and the overwhelming waste created by disposable clothing. She started a website, Reusefit, to advocate for stylish, planet-friendly, ethical brands, share upcycling techniques, and feature the creative ways industry innovators are reimagining fashion to make it sustainable.
“When Sasha says she’ll do something, you can count on her 100 percent.”
Deb Harrison, teacher at Noble and Greenough, in Dedham, MA.
At school, Sasha leads the Environmental Action Committee, a group with over 100 members, spearheading events including a workshop on decomposing 100% cotton T-shirts, an Earth Day sustainable fashion show, and clothing drives in Boston through The Street Store — a South African initiative creating pop-up shops offering free clothing for those in need. If that wasn’t enough, Sasha also authored Clara’s Closet, a children’s book educating young readers on the harmful impacts of fast fashion.
Over the past year, Sasha has been an integral part of Bluedot Living, serving as an intern and contributing in meaningful ways to our mission of promoting sustainable living. This past year, she wrote a story profiling six leading women in the fashion industry who are championing responsible manufacturing practices. She also creates regular content for Bluedot Living on Instagram. This past summer she brought her collaborative spirit and thoughtful contributions to the Bluedot’s Climate Leadership Program at the MIT Media Lab in Boston. “She’s a young person on a mission to create a more sustainable world,” says Vicki Riskin, the founder of Bluedot Living and the Bluedot Institute, “and there’s no doubt she’ll make it happen.”
Read more about the Bluedot Institute’s Climate Leadership programs for youth.
