The clothing industry and its products affect the environment in a big way. Negative impact on the environment begins during production, and continues to have consequences throughout the life-cycle. Quite possibly the biggest issue is that most textiles are simply thrown away after being used. Most used clothing ends up in landfill, and a lot […]
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In the last couple of decades, the UK fashion industry has grown significantly. Today, it contributes around 26 billion pounds to the whole UK economy while employing around 5% of the workforce in the country. However, this also leads to throwing away a lot of textiles and, in the UK alone, around a million tons
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Do you have old T-shirts in your closet that you don’t wear anymore? Are there jeans in your dresser that have seen better days? Do you ever find yourself standing in front of your wardrobe, thinking that you don’t have anything to wear? Don’t worry – there’s a perfect solution! You can upcycle your clothes,
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How often do you buy new clothing, shoes, and toys for you and your children? What happens when the fashion trends change, your child outgrows their almost brand-new shoes, and their gently used toys become boring? Most people simply throw away their used clothing and other items, and never give it a second thought.
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In the age of social media fashionistas and beauty gurus, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of the hunt for the latest rags. Last year’s outfits linger on in the dark side of the closet until they form a looming pile of fashion faux pas eating up all your free space. This
Springtime brings all kinds of ideas and possibilities. Something that’s become a pastime is the ritual of spring cleaning. A good “Spring Cleaning” can occur any time of year, of course. It’s just a matter of making the time, having the will and getting your home organized. Part of this often includes gathering up used
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It’s not dramatization to say that the world is facing a crisis. Industries and consumers alike have been neglecting the environment for so long now that, unless immediate steps are taken, we’re bound to suffer the consequences sooner rather than later. Currently, the world produces over 1.3 billion tons of waste annually. This number
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Most of the world is living in a consumer society at the moment. Don’t get us wrong, it has its upside – we’ve built a global economy that keeps growing and improving the lives of the average person. Still, this fast-paced consumer society produces more goods than we can use to the fullest. And that
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The fashion industry is known for having a huge effect on the environment, and too often not in a good way. Almost 20% of global waste is produced by the fashion industry. The news isn’t all doom and gloom, however; luckily there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Second-hand clothing, used clothing, mixed rags,
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The beauty of a circular economy lies in its ability to breathe new life into old things. This is especially true when it comes to wholesale used clothing, mixed rags, and credential clothing that is shipped overseas. In their lifespan, the clothes usually end up journeying around the world – being manufactured in one country,
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