The average lifespan for an item of clothing is 3.3 years. A whopping 336,000 tonnes of used clothing are sent to landfill every year in the UK. Second Hand September Last year Oxfam launched Second Hand September as a way of helping us move towards more sustainable consumption. This year one of the ways in […]
Fast fashion’s eco-activism campaigns do
When faced with another environmental disaster we are often asked to give money to help. But we are as equally likely to be asked to purchase something of which a portion of the profit will be given to that cause. Apparently this is called “Merching for a cause“. This article highlights the problems with this […]
How dirty is your closet?
I just took the @thredUP fashion footprint quiz to see how dirty my closet is. Spoiler alert: Shopping secondhand is the BEST way to clean it up. Take the quiz to find out your carbon impact and what you can do about it. Plus, get some really awesome sustainable tips and exclusive offers! For every […]