We know what you are thinking:
Buying sustainable fashion isn’t easy. It’s a new trend and customers feel a bit lost when it comes to looking for greener alternatives.
But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are three easy steps to make sustainable shopping easier and cleverer so that the next time you are going for your seasonal shopping spree, you keep in mind that it is possible to buy in a more efficient, greener way. Buy now, thank us later!
Buy vintage or second hand: by buying used items you save all the pollution and residual waste generated by the manufacturing phase. Did you know that 23 kg of greenhouse gases are generated for each kg of fabric produced? Or that 200.000 tons of dyes are lost to effluents every year?
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Rent & share: this is our favorite option. By renting your clothes not only you contribute to improve the environment, but you also earn money for it! And you know what else? You can wear every day a different outfit for much less! What’s not to love about it?
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