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I came across this very useful, yet awesome site which peaked my interest. This could help a ton if people, honestly! So, here are tips of how to be eco friendly, while looking stylish past endless limits.
- Do You Need It?: Do you need to buy the item? How often will you wear it? Or will it just sit unworn in your closet?
- Research: Learn more about who made your clothes and if the workers are being treated friendly.
- Buy Second Hand: Before purchasing brand new, try searching for the item second hand.
- Eco-Friendly Fabrics: Choose organic, natural and biodegradable materials over toxic synthetic plastic materials.
- Shop Local: Locally produced goods have a lower carbon footprint and strenthens the local economy.
- Choose Quality: Buy well-made items that are built to last over cheap items made for disposability.
- Bring A Reusable Bag: Soy no to extra packaging. Some shops like to wrap items in tissue paper, but this is just wasteful.
- Say No To Packaging: Say no to extra packaging. Some shops like to wrap items in tissue paper, but honestly; this is just wasteful.
- Wash Less: Much of a garment’s environmental impact occurs after purchase. Don’t dry clean, and wash only when needed.
- Make It Last: Treat your items with care so that they will last longer, and you won’t need to shop as regularly.