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👔 The fashion industry is the second largest consumer of the world's water supply, and produces about 10% of all our carbon emissions!
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Ever wondering how you can be more sustainable when it comes to fashion? Here are some tips. Some may feel simple, but it is the small thing that we can adopt to make big impact
Simply buy less
- No matter how sustainable the material is for the clothing you are purchasing, the production and transportation still creates environmental impact. The root cause of our fashion industry is that we simply produce too much and we always buy more than we need
- Buying new clothes indeed brings us happiness, but sometimes it is important to rethink the ways we obtain the moments of joy in life. It could be taking a walk with friends and family or watching a movie with the loved one
"The most environmentally sustainable jacket is the one that's already in your closet..." Patagonia's Chief Product Officer Lisa Williams
- Next time, when you want to purchase a new jacket, maybe also consider donating an existing one from your closet to someone in need
Make more conscious choices and purchase items that last longer
- With the trend of fast fashion, mass production and clothing becoming cheaper and cheaper, we no longer care as much about the quality of the clothes that we purchase
- Stop buying poor quality apparel will push brands to re-evaluate their priorities and improve the quality of garments and materials that they use, which also makes it possible for us to keep our cloth longer.
- You can also consider purchasing from more sustainable brands - check out the selection of sustainable clothing, shoes, and accessory brands here at our site!
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🌿 Remember, the mantra is: buy what you love and love what you buy!
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Consider thrifting / purchasing second hand items
- Thrifting can be fun! Grab a friend and go treasure hunting!
- If you live in NYC, check out some cool thrift stores that we recommended on this page