#TextileQuote of the Week
“Thrift shopping saves money and the environment”
mr-greens 2019
Re-wearing clothes reduces waste and pollution. Every garment purchased second-hand means one less new one produced, and this implies less coal used. Besides, Second-hand clothes are less likely to end up in landfills because most of them are durable. For it to have survived its first wearer in decent enough condition to make it into your hands, means there is a good chance the thrifted item is pretty hardy. Besides the environmental benefits of thrifting, it also has some social and economic benefits which is why you should thrift more often.
Textile waste pollution is a major problem around the globe but we can contribute in reducing the impact of textile pollution on the planet.
Simple things you can do to reduce textile waste pollution include;
1. Swap your clothes with your friends
You can organize a clothes exchange event where each person brings the clothes they no longer want and then you trade or swap for everyone to go back home with fresh items for the wardrobe.
2. Donate and Feel Great
There millions of people across the globe who do not have clothes. Donating your clothing is a great way to give back to the community while also clearing out space in your closet.
3. Be Creative and repurpose your old clothes
Check out online resources for creative ideas on how to turn an old t-shirt into something fresh and new. Or come up with your own ideas to re-fashion your clothing.
4. Sell your unwanted clothes
Resell your clothing online or at your neighborhood. This is a great way to earn some cash.
5. Invest in quality clothes and buy less
While donating, reselling, and recycling are nice, the fact of the matter is there’s already an excess of clothes in the secondhand system and this is a major issue which is why investing in quality clothing and buying less are very important in curbing textile pollution
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Very good insights, especially as the fashion industry has so much to answer for right now. Most of my clothes come from thrift shops in London! = good quality
I always used to buy vintage clothes because they seemed to be more well made but some of the fabric I didn't always find that breathable. I've made alot of money back selling my old clothes and whatever I can't sell I give away.
Great post, people that give a shit have already won at life.. congrats
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I'm a big fan of thrift shopping! I even shop for my family and encourage everyone to do the same. Great post! We should do more post about this and further introduce the benefits the the society!
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