ADVOCATE FOR THE PLANET
Climate change is a growing threat to our planet, and textile manufacturing is the second-largest contributor. Recycling can help reduce carbon emissions and recover energy, water, and other essential resources. Consumers can have the biggest influence in the apparel industry, and that is why they need to understand its harmful impact and how they can help save the planet for future generations.
Preventing used clothing and textiles from being discarded can minimise our environmental impact and help support organisations that are offering sustainable solutions and building a more circular economy. Purchasing pre-owned clothing is a great way to advocate for our planet. Here are some reasons why:
1. Saving resources: The production of new clothing requires a significant amount of natural resources such as water, energy, and raw materials. By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the demand for new clothing and save these resources.
2. Reducing waste: By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Reusing clothing and textiles by giving them a new life can minimise your environmental impact.
3. Lowering pollution: The production of new clothing has a significant impact on the environment and contributes to pollution. By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the demand for new clothing and lower the amount of pollution generated by the fashion industry.
4. Decreasing our water footprint: The production of new clothing requires a significant amount of water. By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the demand for new clothing and decrease our water footprint.
5. Saving energy: The production of new clothing requires a significant amount of energy. By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the demand for new clothing and save energy.
6. Reducing packaging waste: The packaging industry generates a significant amount of waste. By buying pre-owned clothing, we can reduce the demand for new packaging and lower the amount of packaging waste generated by the fashion industry.
7. Save money: Pre-owned clothing is often much cheaper than new clothing, which means that in addition to being eco-friendly and helping save the environment, it is also an affordable way to shop.