November
Don’t Throw Wearable Clothes Away The UK produces around 1 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Once in a landfill, they can take hundreds of years to decompose and release greenhouse gases (GHG).
Ultra-fast fashion, a mutation of fast fashion, has emerged as online clothing stores produce and release thousands of new items daily. Participating in these rapid trend cycles is creating a culture of over-consumerism.
You can make easy alterations and repairs to your clothing to keep them longer or adjust to current trends. Extra tip – SAPLC Repair Cafes always have sewing repairers who will mend your clothes for you! Vintage and second-hand outlets will offer more affordable alternative options, often based on the same clothing items.
If you want some new clothing, be sure it’s of good quality and lasts a long time. You can also research sustainable brands that limit the impact of production and are transparent about their supply chains.