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University Student Turns Fashion Waste into Business

University Student Turns Fashion Waste into Business

Omaha News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 14, 20261m 7s

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Meet Lydia Okuku, a University of Nebraska Omaha senior balancing college life with her thriving secondhand clothing business, Crazy Unicorn. Inspired by her sociology major, she tackles fashion waste by curating and repurposing clothes, promoting ethical choices and sustainability. Despite the challenges, Okuku manages her time effectively, teaching herself to sew in her dorm room and maintaining a strict calendar. Her vibrant, bold creations cater to those who love expressing themselves, available online for customers to browse and buy. Okukus journey demonstrates how students can transform passions into sustainable side hustles.

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