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Now that you know the importance of sustainability,
how can we be more sustainable?
In reality, there are so many options for us to be more sustainable in our fashion choices! Here, we provide you with a few tips to kickstart your sustainable habits.
These tips are split into 3 categories:
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Handling your old garments
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Obtaining new garments
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Educating yourself and others
1. handling old garments
DON'T BIN THEM!
Do:
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try them on, pair them differently!
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refashion & upcycle
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click on the circles below to access DIY tutorials (sew & no-sew)
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clothes swaps
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attend some or organise one with your friends!
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donate to thrift stores
here are some youtube channels that teach you how to do DIY projects or upcycle, thrift flip or even sew your own clothes from scratch!
2. obtaining new garments
Want to change up your closet? You don't need to buy fast fashion all the time!
Following the buyerarchy of needs:
1. Do clothes swaps at shops or with friends
2. Go thrifting!
3. Make your own clothes OR upcycle your old clothes into something new
4. Seek out more sustainable / local brands
Even with these options, always keep the bottom row of the buyerarchy of needs in mind.
It's easy to buy clothes on a whim, but try to consider carefully if it is truly necessary, or if there are other alternatives.
thrift store
swapping platform
swapping platform
refashioning your clothes
local brand
local brand
local sustainable brand
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sustainable shoe brand
shops to shop, thrift or swap at!
thrift shop (online)
online thrift store
pre-loved luxury goods
sustainable local brand
clothes rental
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Hover your cursor over the brand you would like to see & click on it!
