Shocking New Facts on Fast Fashion are the Reason You Should Shop Second Hand
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Oxfam’s latest research on fast fashion shows shocking new facts that highlight the epidemic and impacts fashion has on the on our planet.
The most shocking revelation: every month in the UK the carbon footprint of new clothes purchased is the same as flying around the world 600 times. The fast-fashion epidemic is unsustainable and is without a doubt contributing to the Climate Crisis.
We live in a time where curtailing the Climate Crisis is critical, yet millions of fashion items are sent to landfill worldwide every week. WE HAVE TO CHANGE OUR HABITS. This September, Oxfam is calling for people to change their habits. Thousands of people across the UK will say no to new for 30 days, and yes to fashion that’s kinder to people and the planet.
How to take part in Second Hand September
- Take the pledge to avoid fast fashion — Let Oxfam know how many people are behind this cause.
- Learn about the impacts of fast fashion — This is a multi-faceted issue that impacts the environment and people in fast fashion supply chains. Read about the most devastating fast fashion accident to understand more.
- Spread the word — Share the impacts of fast fashion with friends, family, co-eds, and on social media pages.
- Show off your second-hand finds — Knowing you can get kick-ass finds and bomb looks from second-hand items helps to remove stigmas of second hand shopping.
- Learn how to fix or up-cycle your old clothes — We are a throwaway society, so challenge it. Instead of throwing out the old, give it a new lease of life.
In case you need more reasons to shop second-hand, here are 10.
This space acknowledges privilege: Having access to second-hand is a privilege, as is the choice to buy second-hand over new. Some people are not fortunate enough to have access or the choice.
