Have you used google at all today? Usually google has fun widgets and sometimes games celebrating holidays and events. However, today's google widget was much more somber. Instead of a game of cute doodle, google shared side by side images of the very real, on going climate crisis.
Earth Day is a great time to reflect about how the choices we make can help the bigger picture. And the best part? It's never to late to start!
If you're like me, you grew up with the motto "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" and the first type of products that come to mind are papers and plastics. But what about clothing?
If you're like me, you grew up with the motto "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" and the first type of products that come to mind are papers and plastics. But what about clothing?
It's no secret that the fashion industry has a part to play in the climate crisis going on. The ugly truth is BILLIONS of products are created each year to keep up with the fashion world and the production of these items come with a heavy cost. Billions of trees are cut down and used, billions cubic metres of water are used, and even millions of these garments created end up in landfills or incinerated.
So what can you do? Vote.
1. Choose brands that are transparent about their practices, ethical and using sustainable practices. Now more than ever brands are listening to what their customers want- and we're not settling for green washing.
2. Say goodbye to fast fashion and choose quality over quantity. I grew up with the rise of stores like Forever21 and did my fair share of shopping at them. And while Forever21 isn't the queen bee she once was, others have stepped up to take her place. Now there's online retailers that have unbelievably low prices and thousands of options, not to mention a world of influencers showing your their newest "haul"- it's hard not to get swept up! But what's the quality like? And many times can you wear that item without it falling apart (that's if it gets to you without holes already in it from poor construction!)? When look at the pieces in my closet that I've had for YEARS and refuse to let go of- I don't see any fast fashion labels. I see good quality pieces that are not only versatile, but have also held up over time because the quality is there.
Once upon a time I overheard a conversation in a craft store and it has STUCK with me. An older lady was telling her friend about an expensive coat that she bought. The way she considered this higher priced item was by buying with the mindset of "Cost per wear". It's as simple as that. The more you wear an item, the cheaper (to you) it becomes and this ties right back into quality over quantity.
3.Get thrifty! I have always loved a good thrift and now thrifting is a win-win for everyone involved. Not only are you getting a great deal on an item but you are also keeping that item from ending up in a landfill. There are more options now than ever for you to thrift your favorite brands with websites like Poshmark, Mercari, ThredUp, Ebay, Ect! The Lilly community really seems to take this practice to heart. There are soooo many facebook groups that are solely dedicated to the resale of Lilly.
What are some of the other ways you are going from fast fashion to green fashion?
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