So you’ve decided you want to do your bit for the environment and doing so means changing the way you shop. But where to start? Don’t fret! We’ve gone through that struggle so you don’t have to. Here are the first 5 steps you should take to turn your wardrobe into the closet of your eco-warrior dreams!
It may be tempting to throw all that fast-fashion away… a better option is to keep those items you still love, upcycle any you feel a little ‘meh’ about, and donate or sell the rest! If you’re thinking of selling, be sure to check out Depop for a simple and fun way to give your clothing a new home - available on the App Store and Google Play.
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Speaking of Depop, secondhand clothing is where it’s at! Get your friends together to scope out your local op-shop or browse secondhand clothing apps for the next addition to your closet.
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Channel your inner Marie Kondo and only buy clothing that sparks joy and you can get multiple uses out of. No place for any Rebecca Bloomwood-worthy shopping sprees!
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Doing your research will prevent a whole lot of stress when you’re in stores. But from working out which materials are better for the environment to which brands treat their workers well, it can be quite overwhelming! Thankfully we’re putting in the hard yards to give you all the tools you’ll need to shop consciously.
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After you’ve done all that, you’re well on your way to an environmentally-friendly, ethical, and super cute wardrobe. But it’s important to be wary of brands that don’t have your best interests (or the planet’s!) at heart. Learn how to tell the difference between genuine companies and those that are greenwashing here!
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