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Jun 30, 2022
Here’s What I Learnt From a Year of Shopping Second Hand
Doesn't time go by so quickly? It's already been a year since I joined Green Heart Collective. I thought it would be ...
Jun 28, 2022
World Wellbeing Week 2022: Embracing Preloved Fashion is Good for your Mental Health
Our clothes can tell us a lot about who we are, how we're feeling, where we're going and what work we do. But the clothes you wear can also make a big impact on your mental health. This World Wellbeing Week 2022 we wanted to find out if shopping second hand can be a better option for the planet, pocket and mind.
Jun 24, 2022
Where Does Unsold Supermarket Clothing Go? Sainsbury’s Expands Fashion Recycling Scheme
So where does unsold supermarket clothing go? It's easy to pick up some basic clothes when you're doing a weekly shop...
Jun 22, 2022
How the Fastest Solo Sailor to Travel the World Is Helping to Change the World
In the spirit of world adventurers, (READ MORE about world environment explorers Starsky and Hutch) it's time to find...
Jun 16, 2022
This Is What Happens to the Clothes and Fabrics on Great British Sewing Bee
Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes and fabrics on the Great British Sewing Bee? We love the whole ethos of the show which has amazing transformation challenges that take old clothes and make them into entirely different garments.
Jun 15, 2022
2022 Global Fashion Summit: Are Clothing Brands Doing Enough to Reduce Waste?
At the latest Global Fashion Summit, the world of fashion showcased their plans on how to be more sustainable.
Ther...
Jun 13, 2022
8 Ways to Find Amazing Preloved Clothes Online
We love that more people are choosing to buy second hand. It's becoming even more popular thanks to Love Island, with...
Jun 7, 2022
Carbon Capture Aprons and Clothing - How What We Wear Can Help Fight Climate Change
We were amazed to discover that technology is being developed so that clothes can capture and store carbon. This is what is happening in Stockholm, Sweden at a restaurant where a special apron is helping to cut down on carbon emissions.
May 30, 2022
How to Shop for Clothes for Less
We are all feeling the pinch at the moment. The cost of living crisis means we all have a little less to go around. For you this might mean cutting down on your spending. But if you want to shop for clothes for less, buying second hand is a great way to find high-quality stylish pieces. Here's a few more ideas too...
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.
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.
May 21, 2022
Meet Starsky and Hutch, World Environment Explorers
It's not every day you get a visit from intrepid explorers. But we were lucky enough to meet Martin Hutchinson and his canine companion Starsky last week. Martin has been on a world environment tour since around 2004 and plans to reach Australia by 2030.