metadata: {"type": "project", "title": "EkoDoku - Ethical Silk Production", "logoImg": "bafkreiflepkpw3arxh5c6poriwrxz3a5gedmh2ms6ao24jgmdgztptzkhy", "website": "https://ekodoku.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreihcwzkbbg5aec76yyo5m7vlxvm6ruvf7a3fuu5b5yyez7gx4o3nme", "createdAt": 1699922324740, "credentials": {}, "description": "EkoDoku is a visionary cooperative that intertwines the threads of sustainability, ethical fashion, and traditional textile craftsmanship. Born in Hatay in 2017 and now expanding its roots across Turkey, EkoDoku is a testament to the power of women-driven initiatives that seek harmony between nature and innovation.\n\n## Mission\n- To revolutionize the textile industry by promoting ethical silk production, preserving traditional textile practices, and championing the principles of sustainable living.\n\n## Key Initiatives\n- **Violence-Free Silk Production:** EkoDoku is at the forefront of producing \"Peace Silk'', ensuring that silk is harvested without causing harm to silkworms.\n- **Conservation of Endangered Silkworm Species:** Rediscovered and nurtured the \"Hatay Yellow\", a silkworm species believed to be extinct since the 1960s.\n- **Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals:** EkoDoku's endeavors resonate with the United Nations' SDGs.\n- **Circular Economy & Sustainable Production:** Operations rooted in the principles of the circular economy.\n\n## Why EkoDoku Deserves Support\n- **Women Empowerment:** A beacon of women-led entrepreneurial spirit.\n- **Cultural Preservation:** Preserving a rich cultural heritage for future generations.\n- **Education & Awareness:** Enlightening communities on sustainable living and ethical consumption.\n\n## Future Vision\nEkoDoku envisions a world where textiles tell a story of harmony, ethics, and sustainability. The goal is to expand its cooperative network, establish educational workshops, and become a global ambassador for ethical textile production.\n\n## Links for Further Exploration\n- [EkoDoku's Origin Story](https://ekodoku.com/en/780-2/)\n- [Guiding Principles](https://ekodoku.com/en/birlikteneleryapabiliriz/)\n- [Recent Activities & Announcements](https://ekodoku.com/en/etkinliklerveduyurular/)\n- [Collaborative Projects](https://ekodoku.com/en/isbirligiveprojeler/)\n- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ekodokukoop/)", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "EkoDokuKoop"}
name: EkoDoku - Ethical Silk Production