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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.
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Love Island 2023 to Use Second Hand Fashion from eBay: Will Other TV Shows Follow?
We can't say we're huge Love Island fans (not sorry) but their decision to dump fast fashion in favour of preloved fashion is a step in the right direction. The reality show is teaming up with eBay UK to kit out the contestants in preloved clothes, ending it's relationship with their fast fashion sponsor.
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Where to Buy Second-Hand Books Online and in Person
Nothing beats the feeling of picking up a new book for the first time. We shouldn't judge books by their cover, but it is still hard to resist the feel of a physical print book. And this is reflected in the 10-year high in sales for new UK books. Here Are the Best Second-Hand Alternatives to Buying New Books.
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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day That Make a Difference
On Earth Day 2024, 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.
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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.
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Introducing Five Sustainable Alternatives to Single Use Wrapping Paper
Here in the UK, we throw away an estimated 227,000 miles of wrapping paper each year at Christmas, according to waste...
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5 Preloved Fashion Myths BUSTED
Why wouldn't you buy preloved fashion? After all, it saves our planet from being overrun by the mountains of waste we're creating. You still get to wear quality clothing and you can even save money when you buy second hand. In today's blog we're going to try to bust some of the myths about second hand clothes.
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Where Can I Recycle in Tyne & Wear: A Useful Guide
It's a nightmare sorting through your empty cartons, dead batteries and worn-out clothes. The labels aren't always clear about what you can or can't recycle. We've put together this comprehensive guide for where to recycle or upcycle a wide range of goods across Tyne and Wear.
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Second Hand September 2024: Does It Go Far Enough?
I'm all for Second Hand September. Hats off to Oxfam GB for the work they've put into this campaign over the past 6 y...
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A Potted History of Jeans and How to Make Denim Sustainable
We've all got a trusty pair of vintage jeans that are a staple of our outfits for work and for going out with friends. My grandad owns a pair of jeans that have as many patches on them as they have years of age! It is a testament to just how well-wearing jeans are, and how we can make our clothes last.
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What the 'code red' IPCC report means and how we can make the biggest difference
We had a visit from ITV Tyne Tees on the back of the shocking latest IPCC report described as a "Code red for humanity". It has been great to see new faces coming to our shop after seeing us on the news, eager to support our cause in preventing goods from going to landfill. But big change is needed.
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Going for gold not landfill - recycled e-waste Olympic medals step in right direction
Team GB are flying at this years' Olympics, with the likes of Tom Daley, Lauren Williams and Charlotte Dujardin posing with gold, silver and bronze medals that they have won. But did you know that all 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals up for grabs this year are made using recycled materials?
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