Nowadays, we’re more focused than ever on protecting our planet and are more aware of the environmental impact that our clothes produce. With every 30kg of clothing disposed of, only 4.5kg of it is recycled, and statistics like these have required us to take immediate action to become more conscious of what we’re buying and reverse some of the damage done to our planet. We can do this through small, sustainable wardrobe choices and applying them to our everyday life for a greener future. Implementing these choices doesn’t have to be complicated and can even be enjoyable, which is why we’ve developed this article outlining a few ways that you can make your wardrobe more sustainable for the betterment of the environment and your clothes!
Never Throw Clothing Away
When making your wardrobe more sustainable, endeavour never to throw any piece of clothing away. Unless the item is beyond repair and has no resell value, always strive to give the product away to friends or family members, sell the item using a shopping app or donate it to a local charity store. If you find that friends and family don’t want it or that it’s too well-worn to be resold or donated, you should then take it to a recycling point so that it can be appropriately disposed of and given a second chance at life.
Invest In Sustainable Brands
Investing in sustainable clothing brands is one way to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Eco-friendly brands are more likely to produce quality pieces of clothing that are made to last, which will cut down on your need to replace items so much, help to save you money, and be kinder for our planet. Due to brands constantly improving and evolving their ways to produce products that are considerate of our world, we can find a sustainable alternative for any piece of clothing ranging from shapewear to outerwear. Consider trying brands such as Heist, which have a striking range of products such as tights, underwear, and even a shapewear bodysuit, designed with sustainability in mind and made to last.
Shop Second Hand And Vintage
Strive to make your wardrobe greener by shopping for second-hand and vintage clothing wherever possible. Nowadays, you can find some brilliant finds in charity shops and second-hand clothing stores, or you can have them posted straight to your door through free-to-use apps like Depop and Vinted. If you’re undecided about a couple of items, or there’s slight damage to them, so long as it’s repairable, you could always upcycle them into a reimagined silhouette. You can further prevent clothing from being incinerated or going to landfill and keep your wardrobe full of innovative, timeless pieces.
Wash Your Clothes Less
If you’re looking to maintain your clothes, we recommend taking sustainable approaches to the way that you wash and dry them. We’re not telling you to stop altogether, still, by washing them every few wears instead of after every wear on a low-temperature setting and drying them naturally instead of using a tumble dryer. You can help reduce energy usage and prevent damage to your clothes, therefore prolonging their lifespan.
