Becoming more sustainable through your clothes
Shop with ethically sourced companies
Knowing what companies to give your business to can be confusing. To ensure you do not contribute to the degradation of our humanity and environment, it may be easier to find companies that align with your values online.
Go thrifting
When needing new clothes, look to the secondhand store instead of a major retailer. It can be easier on your wallet and you can find some unique stuff, while still keeping mother nature in mind.
Pay attention to the materials you are wearing
Cotton, one of the most used materials in clothing has a large impact on the Earth you may not expect. It wastes an unimaginable amount of freshwater, along with Polyester, which is also not biodegradable, and sits in landfills.
Become okay with owning less stuff
One of the simplest ways to reduce your footprint through fashion is to rarely buy clothes. Instead of buying a new wardrobe every season, keep some high quality clothing that is very versatile and that you can wear for years to come.
Sell or donate old items
One of the simplest ways to reduce your footprint through fashion is to rarely buy clothes. Instead of buying a new wardrobe every season, keep some high quality clothing that is very versatile and that you can wear for years to come.
Advocate
For government involvement in the regulation of clothing manufacturing, and show that this is an important issue.