In support of World Environment Day 2025, Arvato Systems Malaysia’s Corporate Responsibility social group, introduced a Textiles & Clothing Upcycling Workshop with KLOTH. For Arvatorians, as employees are fondly known as, this was a creative and meaningful way to celebrate the global occasion.
Through the workshop, Arvatorians had a thorough hands-on experience in the art of upcycling. They took part in transforming old clothing items into stylish, eco-friendly Water Bottle Carriers which were practical and unique.
It was a creative way to breathe new life into fabrics which would have been otherwise discarded. Pre-loved fabric and clothing was also provided during the workshop but participants were welcome to bring their own.
This marks a continuous collaboration between Arvato Systems Malaysia and KLOTH whereby in the previous year, interns from the Arvato Systems Malaysia Internship Programme (AIP) batch 3, led several waste upcycling initiatives, one of which was clothing donation. In total, through this initiative, the company raised 60kg+ worth of upcycled clothing items, donating the crowdsourced preloved clothing at designated KLOTH recycling hubs.
By empowering employees to spearhead initiatives that give back to the community and play a part in preserving the environment, it paves the way for tangible change to occur. As for Arvatorians, it brings a new level of fulfilment to their work life as they are able to contribute to a meaningful cause.
