3 simple things you can do to shop more sustainably
1. Swap before you shop: Instead of tossing your old threads, exchange them with a friend or with a vintage retailer. That way you can ensure that your clothes are recycled and reused rather than wasted.
2. Ask who made your clothes: Make a list of brands that uphold ethical production principles like Fair Trade, cruelty-free production and ecologically-sound business practices. Make these your go-to brands. Even if you don’t shop them exclusively, if you can significantly reduce your spend on fast fashion, you’ll make a difference that counts.
3. Go organic: Try to avoid synthetic fibres like polyester. These fibres are cheap alternatives that require excessive amounts of natural resources (like oil, water and coal) to produce. The best alternatives are organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and linen.
