On the 21st Cardiff Greenpeace will be holding a fundraising gig in aid of the ongoing Detox Campaign.
Large corporations are polluting large areas of China in order to feed our desire for new trainers and clothes in a way they would never dare do in a western nation. Here's a few tips on how to avoid being sucked into their polluting ways!
(Sick Kicks Fundraiser will be taking place on the 21st November at the Full Moon, Womanby Street, Cardiff 8-12 £4 on the Door)
1) Buy second-hand
Charity shops, vintage stores and eBay are packed full of clothes – check them out and pick up a bargain.
2) Buy classics
To be truly ecological, clothing needs to be worn again and again. So don’t buy fast fashion, buy classics, or things that you love. And if they go ‘out of fashion’ mothball them – you’ll be surprised how quickly styles come round again.
3) Buy green
Look out for brands that make clothing from recycled materials or use only environmentally-friendly fabrics and natural dyes. You can find specialised eco-fashion stores in many cities today, or you can check them out and order online.
4) Focus on quality
Buy well-crafted clothing that is made to last. Check the seams, zippers and buttons, which are well known breaking points. This also applies to shoes too: look at how well the sole is attached.
5) Fix things up
If you’ve got clothes you’re not wearing because they need a new zip or need taking up, then dive in and give it a go. Failing that, take them to the local tailors. You can also re-fashion your clothes by changing buttons, turning dresses into skirts, jeans into shorts and more. For inspiration checkout:http://refashionco-op.blogspot.com/
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