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Apr 30, 2023
This Is How Much Clothing Waste Goes to Landfill in the UK
It's time to act and deal with our rubbish. We take a look at the key issues of waste in the UK, including e-waste and fast fashion and discuss solutions such as reusing, upcycling and reworking preloved clothes, books and other items.
Apr 20, 2023
Here's How Many Clothes the Average UK Adult Has in Their Wardrobes
Why is nobody talking about the sheer amount of clothes that we have in our wardrobes?
In the UK alone, the average ...
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...
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!
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...
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...
Aug 1, 2022
The Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge
At 7pm on Wednesday 27 July, the winner of the Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge was announced. Louise ...
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.
Apr 19, 2022
Earth Day: What Can You Do to Truly Make a Difference?
On this Earth Day 2022, what can you do to make a real difference? There are some small but powerful actions that we can take to ensure we really do look after our world.
Mar 30, 2022
Affordable Sustainable Clothing for Holidays and Festivals
When you're looking to be a little more eco-savvy when packing for a holiday or a weekend getaway, there are lots of ways to refresh your wardrobe. Here's our tips for affordable, sustainable clothing for holidays, festivals and wherever your travels take you.
Nov 26, 2021
Meet Sam Tretton: Slow Fashion Designer and Founder of Jam Boutique
With psychedelic silks and bright colours, Jam Boutique takes vintage clothing and 'reimagines' each item into beautiful, vibrant pieces. We love the idea of upcycling fashion and making use of what materials we already have on this planet. Read on and scroll down to browse these truly uplifting designs!
Sep 29, 2021
Big Changes Called For in the Fashion Industry - And What We're Doing....
Last week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) called for the government, the British fashion industry, and consumers ...