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EcoThreads

Turning plastic waste into purpose.

Eco-Threads, founded by Aarush Batra,

Manicka Kumar, and Shreya Gupta, is a

youth-led startup turning discarded

plastic into PET fabric for eco-friendly

apparel. Tackling fast fashion’s impact,

they create stylish shirts from 100%

recycled plastic. Backed by the IB Youth

Action Fund 2025 with a grant of USD

1500 for aligning with the UN SDGs, Eco-Threads plans to grow through

school drives, local production, and community outreach—turning waste

into wearable change.

At EcoThreads, we’re reimagining sustainability

—one shirt at a time. As three students driven

by purpose, we turn discarded plastic bottles

into bold, expressive fashion that proves eco-

conscious style isn’t boring. To us, sustainability

is creative, personal, and powerful. We want our

generation to see fashion not just as self-

expression, but as a force for impact. Each piece

tells a story—from waste to wear—to inspire

change in how we see clothes and the planet.

Because sometimes, making a difference starts

with what you wear.

— Aarush, Manicka & Shreya

Co-founders, EcoThreads