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Alternatives to eBay, Depop and Vinted: Our Top Eight Different Places to Sell Preloved Fashion Online

Stuck for where to sell your snazzy second hand jacket? If you're looking for somewhere a bit different to sell your super second hand garments then we have just the list for you.

Twelve Ways We Can Tackle Textile Waste - And They All Start With RE-

In June 2026, Helen was invited to deliver a 5 minute talk about textile waste at the EcoFest at St John's Church, Ne...

Make Do and Mend: A Response to the Climate Emergency

We’re making changes in the Green Heart shop on Gateshead High Street. We’ve opened up the back area to become a maki...

What to Do With Old Socks in the UK

One of the oldest pair of socks found in existence were Romano-Egyptian and made from red wool, with a split toe for ...

'What Is #BuyNothingNewMonth?': From a Fashion Perspective

#BuyNothingNewMonth is an awareness campaign by Keep Britain Tidy, encouraging UK citizens to avoid buying any new it...

What Could Happen if Sending Unsold Clothes to Landfill was Banned?

Imagine what could happen if we BANNED unsold clothing from going to landfill? Well that's exactly what the European...

Discover the Joy of Giving Preloved This Christmas

Give, give, give: this fast-approaching festive season is all about the giving of ourselves: our money, our mindshare...

10 Ways to Have a Budget-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Halloween

Here's a spooky tale, read on if you dare.    The most ghoulish time of the year is approaching. But there's som...

The Most Sustainable Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas: Reuse

Racking your brains about the most sustainable and affordable way to send items in the post? We can sum it all up in ...

Where to Find Second Hand Furniture in Newcastle and Gateshead

There are lots of great places to shop second hand furniture in Newcastle and Gateshead with many different businesse...

Clothing Take-Back Schemes: Garments Destroyed, Burnt, Shredded, Dumped

The clothes you donate as part of clothing take-back schemes could be destroyed, piling up unused in distant warehous...

Reducing Fashion Waste in the UK: Lessons We Can Learn From France's Clothing Repair Bonus Scheme

A new garment repair scheme in France begins in October, which will encourage people to take their clothes and shoes ...
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