Re-use
Apr 16, 2023
What Does Preloved Actually Mean in Fashion?
We'll hold our hands up, we love to use "preloved" to shout about lots of the clothes we rescue from landfill at Gree...
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Apr 2, 2023
What Is Wishcycling and Why Is It Bad for Our Planet?
It's the most anticipated moment of every week in the UK, bin day.
So you'll imagine my horror when not one, but TWO...
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Mar 12, 2023
Here’s Why Shopping Second Hand Fashion Is Ethical and Why Everyone Should Do It
Shopping second hand can be an ethical minefield whether you're buying preloved garments to wear, or worse, reselling...
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Feb 26, 2023
Where Does Textile Recycling Go, Really?
Even fast fashion can’t hide its own trail of waste.
And yet it was still shocking to learn just how far some ‘textil...
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Nov 25, 2022
Kintsugi: Three Things You Need to Repair Your Favourite Keepsake
We've all been there. You're admiring your favourite ceramic vase. Suddenly it slips out of your grasp, heading to th...
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Nov 10, 2022
Mindful Monsterz: Upcycled Toys to Boost Children's Mental Health
What makes upcycling rewarding is when you can turn waste materials into pure joy. Today we have a special blog by Julie Outterside, creator of Mindful Monsterz. Read on to find out where exactly these little Monsterz came from!
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Nov 4, 2022
Creativity Is the Key to Repurpose Fabric Waste
There's no sugarcoating this. Fabric waste is a massive problem across the world, with a bin lorry worth of clothes b...
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Nov 3, 2022
Can Wearing Second Hand Leather Be Ethical? Here's a Vegan's Perspective
We all know that shopping second hand means less demand for new materials and less garments going to landfill. But is it still ethical to wear second hand leather?
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Oct 14, 2022
Where To Take Rags and Where To Recycle Clothes
No matter how well you look after your clothes, at some point you'll end up with a knackered top that has given all t...
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Aug 8, 2022
15 Lessons I Learnt From The Yellow Jacket Challenge
On 1 July, I announced a yellow jacket challenge. I made it up myself. I sourced a vintage yellow jacket and pledged ...
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May 27, 2022
Why Clothes Swaps Are Great for the Environment and Your Pocket
Clothes swaps are great for the environment and even better for saving money. We've rounded up the benefits and the best places to swap clothes online all in one place.
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May 25, 2022
Here’s What to Do With Worn Out Clothes
Oh no! You’ve finally worn out the favourite pair of jeans you wear all year round. So what do you do next? Don't panic. Close your bin lid. Your clothes have so much more to give. Here’s what to do with your worn out clothes.
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